Lot 1045
Henry VI, King of England and France (1422-53). Gold Salut d'Or, St Lô Mint, second issue from 6th September 1423, standing figures of Virgin Mary and Angel Gabriel behind shields of France and England, sun rays above, AVE on scroll downwards between, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, initial mark fleur de lis, hENRICVS: DEI: GRA: FRACORV: Z: AGLIE: REX, Rev. Latin cross, lis to left, lion to right, h below, tressure of ten arcs surrounding, lis on each cusp, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, initial mark fleur de lis, mullet stops, XPC'*VINCIT* XPC'* REGNAT* XPC'* ImPERAT, weight 3.48g (Elias 271; Schneider 118/9; AGC 387A dies 2/a; S.8164; Fr.18). Well struck, good very fine / Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
The abbreviated Latin legend translates as on obverse "Henry, by the grace of God, King of France and England" and on the reverse "Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands."
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