1 Groat - Henry VI Rosette-mascle issue, Calais mint

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1430-1431
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1859, North#1446
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust in tressure of arches, with rosettes & mascles in legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ hEnRIC DI GRA REX AnGL’ Z FRAnC
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee, trefoils in quarters, rosettes & mascles in legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ POSVI DEVm ADIVTORE mEVm VIL LA CALI SIE
(Translation: I have made God my Helper Town of Calais)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1430-1431)  - Calais mint -
Catalog ID1788273830
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