1/2 Groat - Henry VI Rosette-mascle issue, Calais mint

€333,827.00
IssuerEngland
Year1430-1431
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.9 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1862, North#1448
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust in tressure of arches, with rosettes & mascles in legend.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ hENRIC` DI*GRA REX ANGL *Z F
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee, trefoils in quarters, rosettes & mascles in legend, trefoils in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+ POSVI DEVmxA DIVTOR ExmEVm VIL LAx CALI SIE
(Translation: I have made God my Helper Town of Calais)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1430-1431)  - Calais mint -
Catalog ID5538589900
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