$10,868.00 USD
Struck during the Anglo-French dual monarchy of Henry VI, the Salut d’Or was minted in France under English control. This period, known as the Lancastrian occupation, saw English monarchs issuing coinage in France asserting their claim to both crowns during the later phases of the Hundred Years' War. The Salut d’Or (or “salute of gold”) takes its name from the religious greeting between the Virgin Mary and Archangel Gabriel depicted on the coin.
Obverse: Depicts Archangel Gabriel (on the right) standing and saluting the Virgin Mary (on the left), both in Gothic architectural niches. Gabriel’s wings are half spread. This sacred Annunciation scene was meant to affirm divine sanction of Henry’s rule.
Reverse: Displays a plain Latin cross accosted by a fleur-de-lis and leopard, symbols of France and England. A central “H” monogram (for Henry) lies beneath, within a fleur-de-lis decalobe, emphasizing Henry’s royal duality.
Graded PCGS MS64, this coin exhibits exceptional strike quality, near-gem surfaces, and bold architectural detail. The MS64 designation places it among the very finest known for this medieval type, as most surviving specimens range from VF to low AU. Its preservation makes it a top-condition rarity from the Anglo-Gallic coinage of the 15th century.
