GREAT BRITAIN. Noble, (1422-30). London Mint. Henry VI (first reign). PCGS AU-55.
S-1799; Fr-112; North-1414. Annulet issue. Obverse: Henry standing facing in ship, holding sword and shield; lis to left; Reverse: Voided short cross potent over cross fleuree; in each angle, crown over lion passant over trefoil; at center, pellet and Һ within quadrilobe; all within polylobe, with annulet and trefoils in spandrels. A stunning lightly circulated example of this popular large gold issue. Struck on a broad planchet with a decent striking quality. The obverse highlights very clearly the now famous boat design and the design features of the reverse accentuated. Traces of luster remain in the protected elements of the design.
Estimate: $4000 - $6000