Description
Henry VI first reign (1422-1461), Half-Noble, Calais mint, annulet issue (1422-1430). King standing in ship holding sword and quartered shield, annulet by sword arm, flag at stern, ships rigging with two ropes to left, and one to right, trefoil stops, legend commences H ENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC. Rev, C indicating Calais mint at centre of compartment over ornate cross, crown over lion in each angle, all within tressure of eight arcs, large fleurs and one annulet in spandrels, initial mark lis, annulet stops, legend reads DOMINE NE IN FVRORE TVO ARGVAS ME, 3.34g (S.1807; N.1418; cf. Schneider 301).
Some flatness in parts, the flag visible as is the C in the reverse, few nicks in the fields and scratches. A rare type the coinage of Henry VI, seldom seen on the open market. Bold fine to near very fine.
