Groat of Henry VI

This very recent find was unearthed by Martin Depear. The images were sent in with a request for a full ID and a valuation.

The find is a hammered silver groat of Henry VI. The coin has annulets by the king’s shoulders on the obverse, two more in the trios of pellets in the angles of the reverse and the mint signature, CALI SIE, tell us that it was struck at Calais in France during the annulet coinage. Calais was eventually lost by the English during the reign of Mary Tudor.

The overall state of preservation is peculiar. Some areas show up well, whilst others are blurred or flat. Its present appearance is likely to be due to the silver disc on which the dies were struck not being a uniform thickness; this has led to some parts being quite sharp but the thinner areas are indistinct.   

Valuation

In its present condition this Henry VI groat should still be worth at least £80 to a collector.

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