Gold Ounce 2017 Angel, Coin from Isle of Man - detailed information

Gold Ounce 2017 Angel, Coin from Isle of Man
CoinGold Ounce 2017 Angel

The Isle of Man has its own circulating coinage, which is used in parallel with the British Pound Sterling; it also issues an extensive range of commemorative coins for collectors, as well as bullion coins in a variety of formats and designs for investors in precious metals.

One of the formats used is the internationally popular one troy ounce (1oz) of gold. An early design issued in this format was the Angel, depicting Saint Michael slaying the dragon. The original Angel was a gold coin introduced in England by King Edward IV in 1465 as a new issue of the Noble. Based on a French coin, the Angelot or Ange, its name was derived from the representation of the Archangel St. Michael. The image of the Archangel Michael slaying the dragon was thought to bring good luck and health and was traditionally given to sufferers of the disease the "King’s evil" or scrofula, in a medieval ceremony intending to cure them with the "royal touch".

It is usually said that modern Angels are legal tender but without a fixed face value, like the Krugerrand or Mexico’s Libertad which are legal tender to the value of their precious metal content. However, according to the various Currency Determinations by The Treasury of the Isle of Man authorising each issue, under section 6 of the Currency Act 1992, the "Angel" denomination is equal to 5 pounds in face value, with fractions or multiples divided or multiplied as required by the fraction or multiplier shown on the reverse of the coin - hence, the one ounce has a nominal face value of £5 (five pounds).

The mint says about this coin:
"For over 600 years, lucky British Angel coins have been treasured by millions. Medieval kings and queens often bestowed Angel coins on worthy subjects, and these coveted coins were believed by many to bring the bearer good luck, fortune, and were even thought to have cured sickness and saved lives."

MintTower Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 100
Obverse
Isle of Man / Gold Ounce 2017 Angel - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide but "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, where the Queen's portrait by Vladimir Gottwald was fifth).

The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) in 1937.

Unlike on British coinage, the effigy is "uncouped" (includes the Queen's shoulders) and extends almost to the rim of the coin; consequently, the legend does not run continuously around the rim.

The artist's initials JC (for Jody Clark) are in tiny letters below left.

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the date: QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2017 ·.

Obverse Inscription QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2017 ·
Reverse
Isle of Man / Gold Ounce 2017 Angel - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin shows Saint Michael, facing left, slaying the dragon. He has a halo and wears only a loincloth; in his right hand he holds a shield bearing a cross, and in his left hand he has a long spear, the tip of which has pierced the throat of a fire-breathing dragon fallen at the saint's feet.

In the exergue, the metal content: au .999 1 OUNCE (one troy ounce of 99.9% gold).

Around below, the name of the denomination, ANGEL.

The rim is framed by an elaborate Celtic border design ("Viking Knit"), interrupted at the top by a small Triskele symbol, which is the Coat of Arms of the Isle of Man.

Reverse Inscription au .999 1 OUNCE ANGEL
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).

See also

Coins in the Angel and Noble series issued in 2017 include:
- 1 oz Gold, Angel, 2017
- 1 oz Gold, Noble, 2017
- 1/4 oz Gold, Angel, 2017
- 1/10 oz Gold, Angel, 2017
- 0.5 g Gold, Angel, 2017
- 2 oz Silver, Angel, 2017
- 1 oz Silver, Angel, 2017
- 1 oz Silver, Noble, 2017

All (43) coins of type: Gold Ounce (1 oz), Bullion
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Gold Ounce 1984 Angel (5,000) Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II · 1984 ·
Gold Ounce 1985 Angel 33,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ISLE OF MAN * * ELIZABETH II * 1985 *
Gold Ounce 1986 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ISLE OF MAN * * ELIZABETH II * 1986 *
Gold Ounce 1987 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ISLE OF MAN * * ELIZABETH II * 1987 *
Gold Ounce 1988 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1988
Gold Ounce 1989 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1989
Gold Ounce 1994 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1994
Gold Ounce 1994 Noble 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1994
Gold Ounce 1995 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1995
Gold Ounce 1996 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1996
Gold Ounce 1997 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1997
Gold Ounce 1998 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1998
Gold Ounce 1999 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1999
Gold Ounce 2000 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 2000
Gold Ounce 2001 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2001
Gold Ounce 2002 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2002
Gold Ounce 2003 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2003
Gold Ounce 2004 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2003
Gold Ounce 2005 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2005
Gold Ounce 2006 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2006
Gold Ounce 2007 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2007
Gold Ounce 2008 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2008
Gold Ounce 2009 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Gold Ounce 2009 Angel - Archangel Michael 2,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Gold Ounce 2009 Angel - Dragon 2,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Gold Ounce 2009 Noble unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Gold Ounce 2010 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2010
Gold Ounce 2010 Noble unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2010
Gold Ounce 2011 Birth of Christ 999 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2011
Gold Ounce 2012 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Double Portrait * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2012
Gold Ounce 2013 Noble unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2013
Gold Ounce 2014 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2014
Gold Ounce 2014 Noble unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2014
Gold Ounce 2015 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2015
Gold Ounce 2015 Noble unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2015
Gold Ounce 2016 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2016
Gold Ounce 2016 Noble unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2016
Gold Ounce 2017 Angel 100 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2017 ·
Gold Ounce 2017 Noble 100 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2017 ·
Gold Ounce 2018 Angel 399 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2018 ·
Gold Ounce 2018 Noble 100 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2018 ·
Gold Ounce 2024 Angel 500 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies (IoM) KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN · 2024 ·
Gold Ounce 2024 Noble 500 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies (IoM) KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN · 2024 ·
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Gold Ounce 2017 Angel: Details
CountryIsle of Man
CurrencyManx Pound
Coin TypeGold Ounce, Angel
Issued2017
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Uncouped version)
ReverseCoat of Arms of the Isle of Man
Face Value5 (x Pound)
Total Mintage100
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Gold
DesignerLeslie Lindsay
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size32.0000 mm
Mass31.1000 g
OCC IDLBRP-ERRC-KVAK-EMNY
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Gold Ounce 2017 Angel: Photo 2017 Isle of Man 1 oz Gold Angel BU / thumbnail 2017 Isle of Man 1 oz Gold Angel BU
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