Henry VI (1422–1461) — First Reign
The first reign coinage of Henry VI spans a turbulent period marked by the later phases of the Hundred Years’ War and growing instability at home. The series includes several distinctive issues—Annulet, Rosette‑Mascle, Pinecone‑Mascle, and Leaf‑Trefoil—each identifiable by their characteristic punctuation marks and stylistic features. Calais and London were the principal mints, with York producing both royal and ecclesiastical issues. These coins offer a rich field for study, with numerous mules, die varieties, and rare sub‑types.
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Groat
WEH 10991 — Groat
Groat. Annulet issue (1422–1430). Calais. mm Pierced cross. HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC, crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches; annulet either side of neck. ® POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM; VILLA CALISIE, long cross pattée dividing legends; three pellets in each angle; annulet in two angles. Weight 3.7 g. Spink #1836. North 1424. Diameter 26.5 mm.
£285.00
Halfgroat
WEH 9985 — Halfgroat
Halfgroat. Rosette‑mascle issue (1430–31). Calais. Rosettes and mascles in legends. HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z F, crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches. ® POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM; VILLA CALISIE, long cross pattée dividing legends; three pellets in each angle. Spink #1862. North 1448.
£225.00
Pennies
WEH 7301 — Penny
Penny. Annulet / Rosette‑Mascle issue mule. Calais. HENNRICVS REX ANGLIE, crowned bust facing; annulet either side of neck. ® VILLA CALIS, long cross pattée with three pellets in each angle. Rosette after CALIS. Spink #1845/1865. North 1432/1450. Note spelling error in king's name. Rare.
£175.00
WEH 7286 — Penny
Penny. Rosette‑mascle issue (1430–31). London. Rosettes and mascles in legends. CIVITAS LONDON. Spink #1864. North 1449. Very rare.
£550.00
WEH 8841 — Penny
Penny. Rosette‑mascle issue (1430–31). Calais. Rosettes and mascles in legends. VILLA CALISIE. Spink #1865. North 1450.
£65.00
Halfpennies
WEH 6370 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Annulet issue (1422–30). ® Annulets in two quarters. CIVITAS LONDON. Spink #1848. North 1434.
£35.00
WEH 8374 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Annulet issue (1422–30). ® Annulets in two quarters. CIVITAS LONDON. Spink #1848. North 1434.
£45.00
WEH 8322 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Annulet issue (1422–30). ® Annulets in two quarters. CIVITAS LONDON. Spink #1848. North 1434.
£75.00
WEH 7287 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Annulet issue (1422–30). Annulets by neck and in two quarters on reverse. VILLA CALIS (Calais). Spink #1849. North 1435. Attractive and as struck.
£125.00
WEH 8125 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Annulet issue (1422–30). Annulets by neck and in two quarters on reverse. VILLA CALIS (Calais). Spink #1849. North 1435. Withers type A.2.
£65.00
WEH 8388 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Annulet issue (1422–30). Annulets by neck and in two quarters on reverse. VILLA CALIS (Calais). Spink #1849. North 1435.
£25.00
WEH 9984 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Rosette‑mascle issue (1430–31). Calais. Rosettes and mascles in legends. VILLA CALIS. Spink #1871. North 1454. 12.6 mm. Attractive and as struck.
£125.00
WEH 8442 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Pinecone‑mascle issue (1431–32/3). London. Pinecones and mascles in legends. CIVITAS LONDON. Spink #1884. North 1468.
£25.00
WEH 6851 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Leaf‑trefoil issue (1436–38). Leaf on breast. ® CIVITAS LONDON (London). Spink #1905. North 1492. Perforation on flan at 6 o'clock.
£35.00
WEH 5561 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Leaf‑pellet issue. Leaf on breast, pellet each side of crown. London. Spink #1928.
£35.00
