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This specimen was lot 20081 in Ponterio sale 176 (Chicago, August 2013), where it sold for $52,875. The catalog description^[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. Edward VI, 1547-1553. Angel, ND (1551). Ostrich Head. Southwark. Extremely Rare Fine Gold Angel with Illustrious Pedigree S-2448; North-1931; Fr-190. 76.5 grains. St. Michael spearing dragon. Rv. Ship with shield at center. Third coinage Fine Gold issue. Extremely rare with an illustrious pedigree chain. This type is encountered only in the most important collections. Not perfect for the overly fussy, though accurately portrayed in the Norweb catalog. The reverse mint mark area was once home to a crack that was very deftly sealed, and minor nicks on the edge may suggest an old mounting. The Spink catalog noted that in some prior sales this coin was described as holed and plugged, though they did not agree with that assessment. We concur with the Spink cataloger—evidence of that is not readily seen, though we of course suggest close inspection. However, this type is very rarely offered in any grade and this Norweb example is beautiful. Very Fine. Ex: Spink's 1985 Norweb Collection-English Coins Part II, Lot 342 (at nearly $11,000 U.S., envelope included); bought from Baldwin's, 1955; other pedigrees include: Wigan; Brice; Montagu Part II, lot 806, Foster (lot 88); and Brunn (lot 608)."