Antwerp, coin weight for ½ gold Angel, J. de Backer
Antwerp, coin weight for ½ gold Angel, J. de Backer
Date: 1644
A square double-sided coin weight for weighing a ½ gold Angel.
Maker: Jacob Jansz de Backer (1644-1669)
Obverse: Standing angel.
Reverse: Crowned sword dividing the date 16- 44 and initials I.D-.B., hand of Antwerp below
Size: 15,6 x 16,1 mm
Weight: 2,55 g
Article code: 17-2411
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Gold Angel, an English gold coin, first issued by Edward V in 1465 and patterned after the French 'angelot'. The obverse shows the Archangel Michael slaying a dragon.