Description
Henry VI (1422-61), First reign Groat, rosette mascle issue (1430-31). Calais issue, facing crowned bust, fleurs on cusps, within double tressure of nine arcs, crosses II/ V, legend surounds HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC, Rev, long cross pattee, tri-pellets in each inner angle, rosette and saltire stops, inner legend VILLA CALI SIE with rosette and mascle stops, outer legend reads POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM, 3.79g (S.1859; N.1446; Buck 6, page 17).
Slate grey toning punctuated with hues of gold mint brilliance, well struck portrait, some softness in the profile and lowest part of hair curls. Reverse, marginally off centre, clear legends with rosettes and mascles. About very fine.