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1 Groat - Henry VI Rosette-mascle issue; London ND
| Silver | 3.75 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1430-1431 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#303908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee, trefoils in quarters, rosettes & mascles in legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+ POSVI DEVm ADIVTORE mEVm
VIL LA CALI SIE
Lettering (regular font):
+ 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), Rosette-mascle issue (1430-31).Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Henry VI (Rosette-mascle issue; London) ND (1430-1431) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "rosette-mascle" which is a small rose-like motif that appears on the coin's reverse side, surrounded by a mascle, or a small, circular, indented area. This design element was used to help prevent counterfeiting and was a distinctive feature of coins produced during Henry VI's reign.
