FSH: Henry VI Groat, Annulet Issue from Calais, choice VF
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Henry VI Groat, First Reign
Annulet issue, Calais Mint
Class Ib3, ca. 1422-1427
Choice Very Fine
$280 or best offer
(includes insured priority shipping within United States. Payment by check (needs to clear) or Paypal (add 3%)
Obverse: Crowned Bust of Henry VI, Annulets on both sides of neck, Shaped Pierced Initial Cross, +HENRIC*DI*GRA*REX*ANGL&FRANC
Reverse: Long Cross with four quarters, pellets in each quarter with annulet in two quarters, +POSVI/DIVTOR/EMEVM, VIL/LA:CALI/SIE: (Annulet after POSVI)
Henry VI was a mere nine months old when he succeeded to the throne of England upon his father's (Henry V) death in August 1422. This coin was struck during his childhood, most likely sometime between 1425 and 1427 as suggested by Lord Stewartby in English Coins 1180-1551. The portrait on the obverse is very similar to that used on coins of Henry V, which could indicate that the diemakers believed that the (very) young king would eventually have a similar look to his father. In reality, it probably was easier for the diemakers to keep the old portrait with a few minor differences (most likely the eyebrows). The city where this coin was struck, Calais, lies on the English Channel, in the extreme northwest of France. It was an integral part of the English Kingdom for two centuries from 1347 until Calais was finally recovered by the French in 1558.
A nice historical piece with original toning, unclipped, with excellent eye-appeal.
Dennis
Annulet issue, Calais Mint
Class Ib3, ca. 1422-1427
Choice Very Fine
$280 or best offer
(includes insured priority shipping within United States. Payment by check (needs to clear) or Paypal (add 3%)
Obverse: Crowned Bust of Henry VI, Annulets on both sides of neck, Shaped Pierced Initial Cross, +HENRIC*DI*GRA*REX*ANGL&FRANC
Reverse: Long Cross with four quarters, pellets in each quarter with annulet in two quarters, +POSVI/DIVTOR/EMEVM, VIL/LA:CALI/SIE: (Annulet after POSVI)
Henry VI was a mere nine months old when he succeeded to the throne of England upon his father's (Henry V) death in August 1422. This coin was struck during his childhood, most likely sometime between 1425 and 1427 as suggested by Lord Stewartby in English Coins 1180-1551. The portrait on the obverse is very similar to that used on coins of Henry V, which could indicate that the diemakers believed that the (very) young king would eventually have a similar look to his father. In reality, it probably was easier for the diemakers to keep the old portrait with a few minor differences (most likely the eyebrows). The city where this coin was struck, Calais, lies on the English Channel, in the extreme northwest of France. It was an integral part of the English Kingdom for two centuries from 1347 until Calais was finally recovered by the French in 1558.
A nice historical piece with original toning, unclipped, with excellent eye-appeal.
Dennis
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If you are looking for any other English Hammered Coinage please send a PM with your want list. I will be offering more collectors pieces (less than $500 each) during the coming months.
Thanks,
Dennis
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