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Salut d'or coin of Henry VI, struck during his reign as King of France. c.1433-44
2.6 cm (diameter) | RCIN 443050
Rouen mint
Anglo-Gallic. Henry VI, King of England and France (1422-53). Salut d'or c.1433-44
Rouen mint
Anglo-Gallic. Henry VI, King of England and France (1422-53). Salut d'or c.1433-44
Rouen mint
Anglo-Gallic. Henry VI, King of England and France (1422-53). Salut d'or c.1433-44
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Obverse: The Virgin Mary and the Archangel Gabriel behind two shields bearing the French and English arms. Leopard hENRICUS:DEI:GRA:FRANCORV:Z:AGLIE:REX, pellet in annulet under X of REX
Reverse: Cross calvary dividing lis and leopard, h below, within tressure of arcs, lis at cusps. Leopard XPC*VINCIT*XPX REGNAT*XPC*IMPERAT
Die axis 11h.
The salut d’or coin was issued jointly by Henry V of England and Charles VI of France in 1421. It was seen as symbolising peace (following the Treaty of Troyes) and marriage (Henry V’s marriage to Catherine, the daughter of the French king). Henry VI continued the issue, with a slightly modified design, to further symbolise the union of England and France; this is the second issue of 6 September 1423.
Text adapted from Jeremy Cheek, Monarchy, Money and Medals (London: Spink & Sons, Ltd., 2018), pp.8-9. -
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2.6 cm (diameter)
3.50 g (Weight) (whole object)
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Anglo-Gallic. Henry VI, King of England and France (1422-53). Salut d'or.
