Gold Quarter Ounce 2019 Angel, Coin from Isle of Man - detailed information

Gold Quarter Ounce 2019 Angel, Coin from Isle of Man
CoinGold Quarter Ounce 2019 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 quarter of a troy ounce (1/4oz) 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 quarter ounce has a nominal face value of £1.25 (one and a quarter 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."

The 2019 issue has a special privy mark which commemorates the 35th anniversary of the launch of the modern Angel.

MintTower Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Mintageunknown
Obverse

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 · 2019 ·.

Obverse Inscription QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2019 ·
Reverse

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 left field, a "coral" privy mark plated with rose gold.

In the exergue, the metal content: Au .999 1/4 OUNCE (one quarter of a 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 1/4 OUNCE ANGEL
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Proof FDC.

See also

Coins in the Angel and Noble series issued in 2019 include:
- 1/4 oz Gold, Angel, 2019
- 1/10 oz Gold, Angel, 2019
- 1 oz Silver, Angel, 2019

All (35) coins of type: Gold Quarter Ounce (1/4 oz), Bullion
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Gold Quarter Ounce 1984 Angel (10,000) Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II 1984
Gold Quarter Ounce 1985 Angel 2,168 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ISLE OF MAN * * ELIZABETH II * 1985 *
Gold Quarter Ounce 1986 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ISLE OF MAN * * ELIZABETH II * 1986 *
Gold Quarter Ounce 1987 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ISLE OF MAN * * ELIZABETH II * 1987 *
Gold Quarter Ounce 1988 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1988
Gold Quarter Ounce 1989 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1989
Gold Quarter Ounce 1990 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1990
Gold Quarter Ounce 1991 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1991
Gold Quarter Ounce 1993 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1993
Gold Quarter Ounce 1994 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1994
Gold Quarter Ounce 1995 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1995
Gold Quarter Ounce 1996 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1996
Gold Quarter Ounce 1997 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1997
Gold Quarter Ounce 1998 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1998
Gold Quarter Ounce 1999 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1999
Gold Quarter Ounce 2000 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 2000
Gold Quarter Ounce 2001 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2001
Gold Quarter Ounce 2002 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2002
Gold Quarter Ounce 2003 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2003
Gold Quarter Ounce 2004 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2001
Gold Quarter Ounce 2005 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2005
Gold Quarter Ounce 2009 Angel - Archangel Michael 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Gold Quarter Ounce 2009 Angel - Dragon 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Gold Quarter Ounce 2010 Angel, Piedfort unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 20140
Gold Quarter Ounce 2012 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Double Portrait * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2012
Gold Quarter Ounce 2014 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2014
Gold Quarter Ounce 2014 Angel, Old Design 499 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2014
Gold Quarter Ounce 2015 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2015
Gold Quarter Ounce 2016 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2016
Gold Quarter Ounce 2017 Angel 999 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2017 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2018 Angel 999 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2018 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2019 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2019 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2021 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2021 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2024 Angel 2,500 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies (IoM) KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN · 2024 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2024 Noble 2,500 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies (IoM) KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN · 2024 ·
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Gold Quarter Ounce 2019 Angel: Details
CountryIsle of Man
CurrencyManx Pound
Coin TypeGold Quarter Ounce, Angel
Issued2019
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Uncouped version)
ReverseCoat of Arms of the Isle of Man
Face Value1.25 (x Pound)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Gold
DesignerLeslie Lindsay
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size22.0000 mm
Mass7.7780 g
OCC IDDKLM-EMKC-KMGP-ENZB
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