Code: 12874
This is a medieval silver halfpenny (1/2 pence) of King Henry VI, minted in Calais between 1432/3-6 AD. It is from the Leaf-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 1432-1433-6 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 14mm diameter
WEIGHT: 0.45 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1896
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in St. Ives, United Kingdom
