Henry VI (1422–1461) First Reign Groat, Calais Mint, Annulet Issue, mintmark pierced cross. Struck during the early years of Henry VI's reign and issued from the English mint at Calais, one of the most important continental possessions of the English Crown during the Hundred Years' War.
Obverse:
+HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC Crowned facing bust with annulets by the neck.
Reverse:
+POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM Long cross fourchée with trefoils of pellets in angles, inner legend: VIL LA CALI SIE
Attribution:
Spink 1836
North 1427
Weight: 3.45g
Diameter: 26.2mm
Research undertaken on this example identified a very close published comparison from Tauler & Fau Auction 167, Lot 1792 (2026), sharing the same reverse punctuation pattern, annulet placement, portrait style and overall die characteristics. A shared die pair is considered possible.
A well-struck and historically important medieval silver groat from the Calais mint, offering strong eye appeal and extensive supporting research.
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