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Half-angel of the first coinage of Henry VII
Unknown artist, 1274–1313
First issue of Henry VII's reign. Obverse: St Michael transfixing the dragon. Reverse: a ship bearing the arms of England surmounted by a cross and the legend 'O crux ave sjus unica'.
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Title of artwork, date
Half-angel of the first coinage of Henry VII, 1274–1313
Date supported
1913
Medium and material
Metal
Grant
32
Total cost
32
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