$8,467.20 USD
The 1422–1453 France Gold 1 Salut d'Or, issued under King Henry VI and graded NGC MS62, represents a unique period in French history when England controlled large portions of France during the Hundred Years' War. Henry VI, also King of England, claimed the French throne after the Treaty of Troyes (1420), leading to the Anglo-French dual monarchy. However, his rule in France was contested, especially as Joan of Arc’s campaigns helped turn the tide in favor of Charles VII.
The Salut d'Or was a gold coin introduced by the English administration in France to facilitate trade and establish legitimacy. Its design typically features the Annunciation scene, with the Archangel Gabriel greeting the Virgin Mary, symbolizing divine blessing over Henry VI’s claim to the throne. The reverse often displays a Latin inscription affirming the monarch's rule and authority.
