Code: 12873
This is a medieval silver halfpenny (1/2 pence) of King Henry VI, minted in Calais between 1431 - 1432/3 AD. It is from the Pinecone-mascle issue.
Obverse: facing crowned portrait, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark cross fleurée legend reads: hEnRIC" REX◊ AnGL "Henry King of England"
Reverse: Long cross pattee, tri-pellets in each inner angle, beaded circles and legend surrounding, VIL ◊LA" CAL IS", "Town of Calais"
DENOMINATION: Halfpenny (1/2d)
CULTURE: Medieval France (Hundred Years War)
MONARCH: Henry VI
DATE: 1422 - 1461 AD (this coin issued between 1431-1432/3 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 13.6mm diameter
WEIGHT: 0.40 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1885
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Ledbury, United Kingdom
