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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Groat - Henry VI Rosette-mascle issue; Calais ND
| Silver | 1.9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1430-1431 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#333827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee, trefoils in quarters, rosettes & mascles in legend, trefoils in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+ POSVI DEVmxA DIVTOR ExmEVm
VIL LAx CALI SIE
Lettering (regular font):
+ POSVI DEVMXA DIVTOR EXMEVM
VIL LAX CALI SIE
Translation:
I have made God my Helper
Town of Calais
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry VI, First reign (1422-61), Rosette-mascle issue (1430-31).Struck at the Calais mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Henry VI (Rosette-mascle issue; Calais) ND (1430-1431) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Henry VI was the king of England at the time, but he was facing challenges from the House of York, which would eventually lead to the Wars of the Roses. Despite this political instability, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the medieval minting process.
