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 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, 3.46g (S.1807; N.1418; Schneider 301).
A true rarity in the coinage of Henry VI, seldom seen on the open market this well preserved. A fully comprehensive example of the Calais mint half Noble, fine consistent tone on a full fl an, with superb detail to the flag, quartered shield and portrait. Reverse, as struck. Extremely fine, rare.
