Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Henry VI (First reign, 1422-1461), Rosette-Mascle issue, Penny, Calais, mm. cross V on obv. only, rosette after henricvs, mascle after rex, rosette after is’, 0.90g/10h (Whitton –; N 1450; S 1865). Edge a little ragged in places, otherwise nearly extremely fine and toned, scarce £100-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Coins from the Collection of the late Dr John Hulett.

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Provenance: Bt S. Mitchell September 2010.

This would seem to be a very early issue of the Rosette-mascle penny at Calais. Whitton only records reverse dies reading calis’ as mules with Annulet or Annulet-Trefoil obverses