Henry VI, First Reign. 1422-1461. AR penny. .72 gm. 16 mm. Calais mint. Annulet trefoil/Annulet mule. Cross V i.m. (11.1 grains, full weight 12 grains). Crowned facing bust, annulets above shoulders, trefoil left of crown; hENRICVS REX ANGLI around / Long cross pattee; VILLA CALIS. S. 1856 / 1845. N. 1432. Whitton (1938) Type 4a. Good Very Fine; beautifully toned; even round flan, clear strike, charming bold portrait, surface strain across obverse not evident on reverse. Rare.

Ex CNG (2010, $365).