1/2 Groat - Henry VI Annulet-trefoil sub-issue, Calais mint

€334,280.00
IssuerEngland
Year1422-1427
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.9 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1855, North#1429
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust in tressure of arches with annulets flanking neck, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+hENRIC`xDI`xGRA`xREXxANGL`xZxFR`
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France.)
Reverse descriptionLong cross fourchee with trefoil of pellets in angles, two concentric circles with legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEVm A DIVTOR E’ mEVm VIL LA CAL IS
(Translation: I have made God my helper Town of Calais)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1422-1427)  - Calais mint -
Catalog ID9959954170
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