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© Heritage Auctions
1 Noble - Henry VI Calais mint; Annulet issue ND
| Gold (.958) | 6.91 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1422-1430 |
| Value | 1 Noble (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 6.91 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with lis at ends, h in centre, annulet in first spandrel of second quarter, annulet stops
Script: Latin
Lettering: IHC AUTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIUM ILLORR IBAT
Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst when His way
Comment
House of Lancaster, Henry VI, First Reign (1422-61), Annulet Issue (1422-30), Calais mint with 'h' in centre of reverse;The Calais mint in France was a place of contention for many years, through various reigns. In the 1420s it was especially so, having been famously taken by this king's father, Henry V, from the French king by treaty following the Battle of Agincourt of 1415. This mint was reopened in 1424 and produced a large number of gold coins during the first few years, apparently for use in European trade.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Noble - Henry VI (Calais mint; Annulet issue) ND (1422-1430) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.958) weighing 6.91 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry VI, who was only a child when he ascended to the throne, and the coin's design reflects the political and economic influences of the time.
