England · Henry VI (1422–1461; 1470–1471)
Angleterre Noble — Mule de l’avers de classe F Henri VI, Henri V (1422–1430)
About this coin
Obverse
The king stands in a ship, holding sword and shield. The documented pairing has a cinquefoil and annulet near the wrist, trefoil on the ship’s side and quatrefoil above the sail.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC’ DI’ GRAT’ REX’ ANGL’ Z’ FRAN’ C’ DNS’ HYB’
Translation
Henry, by the grace of God, King of England and France, Lord of Ireland.
Reverse
A short cross overlays a cross with fleur terminals; crowned lions and trefoils occupy the quarters. An annulet appears in one surrounding spandrel.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IHC’ AVT’ TRANSIENS’ PER’ MEDIVM’ ILLORV’ IBAT
Translation
But Jesus, passing through their midst, went his way.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Reused class F obverse; reverse lis initial mark and Annulet-issue devices.
Identification and varieties
A mule assigned to Henry VI’s early Annulet issue. The older portrait die does not mean the coin was struck during Henry V’s reign. Different cited specimens provide the legend and measurement examples.
Measurements
One recorded find weighs 6.95 g; another documented specimen is 6.83 g and 33 mm. These are specimen measurements.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1422–1430) | London (Tower) | No obverse mark / lis reverse | Henry V class F / Henry VI Annulet mule | Class F obverse reused with an Annulet reverse. |
ND (1422–1430)Henry V class F / Henry VI Annulet mule
Class F obverse reused with an Annulet reverse.