© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Henry VI 1st reign; Annulet issue ND
| Silver | 0.60 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1422-1430 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.60 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#44829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoils in each quarter, legend around.
Note: annulets in two quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: VIL LA CAL IS
Lettering (regular font): VIL LA CAL IS
Translation: Town of Calais
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry VI 1st reign (1422-61), Annulet issue (1422-30).Struck at the Calais mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Henry VI (1st reign; Annulet issue) ND (1422-1430) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Henry VI was the king of England during this time, but he was also facing challenges from the House of York, which would eventually lead to the Wars of the Roses. Despite this political instability, the coinage of Henry VI's reign remained consistent, with the ½ penny being one of the most widely used coins during this time.
