$10,868.00 USD
The 1422–1453 Anglo-Gallic Gold Salut d’Or of King Henry VI, struck at the Saint-Lô Mint during the second emission beginning 6 September 1423, is one of the most emblematic and artistically rich medieval issues of Anglo-French coinage. It reflects England’s claim to the French throne during the Hundred Years’ War and showcases the unique ceremonial designs of the dual monarchy period.
Obverse: The Virgin Mary stands to the left, behind the royal arms of France, facing the Archangel Gabriel on the right, who stands behind the quartered arms of France and England. Gabriel hands Mary a scroll inscribed AVE, beneath the radiant light of God above. The legend reads: (lis) hЄИRICVS : DЄI : GRA : FRACORV : Z : AGLIЄ : RЄX — Henry, by the Grace of God, King of the French and English.
Reverse: A Latin cross stands at center above a small letter "h", enclosed within a tressure of arches. A fleur-de-lis appears to the left and a leopard to the right of the cross. The surrounding inscription reads: (lis) XPC' * VINCIT * XPC' * RЄGNAT * XPC' * IMPЄRAT — Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands.
Graded NGC MS64, this example is one of the finest surviving of its type, with full strike clarity, superb luster, and only the faintest traces of handling. The design is sharp and well-centered, with minimal softness and pleasing golden tone across both sides. This is a premier specimen of Anglo-Gallic gold coinage from the later Plantagenet era
