Henry VI – Part One

Coinage of Henry VI

The English coins struck in the name of Henry VI are similar to those issued from Edward III onwards. The greater use of privy (secret) marks, which started during the reign of Henry V, is extended still further. The various coinages between 1422 and 1461 are differentiated by such things as annulets, rosettes, pinecones, leaves and many other marks. For the first time there was a very large output of gold and silver coins from the English stronghold at Calais.

Gold Nobles

The gold noble and its fractions were struck at London, Calais and York. York ceased to strike gold some time before 1430 and Calais followed suit around 1430; thereafter all were struck at London.