Henry VI Gold Half Noble Calais
Henry VI Gold Half Noble
Calais - Flag at stern
H in centre of reverse
3.46g 27.3mm
Spink – 1808
North – 1418 Rare
Obverse:
HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC. Facing crowned king standing in ship, holding sword and shield quartered with arms of England and France. Annulet by sword arm, flag at stern.
Reverse:
DOMINE NE IN FVRORE TVO ARGVAS ME. Floriated cross with lis at ends, crowned lions between, h to centre surrounded by treasure of eight arches. Annulet in first spandrel, annulet stops, mullet after first word.
Good very fine, struck on large and unclipped flan, a faultless example of this rare issue, with excellent provenance.
Ex Prof. D Baker Collection, sold Spink 14 Nov 2002, Lot 16
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, April 1993, No. 1657
Ex Reigate Hoard, sold Glendining 8 Dec 1992, Lot 85
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- Metal
- Gold
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