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1 Groat - Henry VI Pinecone-mascle issue; Calais ND
| Silver | 3.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1431-1433 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, with trefoil in each quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ POSVI DEVm ADIVTORE mEVm
VIL LA CALI SIE
Translation:
I have made God my Helper
Town of Calais
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry VI, First reign (1422-61), Pinecone-mascle issue (1431-32/3).Struck at the Calais mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VI (Pinecone-mascle issue; Calais) ND (1431-1433) coin is that it features a unique design element - a pinecone-shaped mascle (a small, ornamental knob) on the reverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted at the Calais mint, which was a branch of the Royal Mint established in Calais, France, during the reign of Henry VI. The pinecone-mascle issue coins were minted between 1431 and 1433, making them a rare and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
