1422-1453 Rouen Gold Salut D'OR PCGS MS62

Struck during the reign of King Henry VI of England, who also claimed the French throne from 1422 to 1453, this Salut d'Or ("golden salutation") was minted in Rouen amidst the complexities of the Hundred Years' War. The coin symbolizes the Anglo-French dual monarchy and the political tensions of the era. 

Obverse:
Depicts the Annunciation scene, featuring the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary beneath a Gothic canopy. Between them, the shields of France and England are displayed, representing Henry VI's claim to both thrones. The surrounding legend reads: “HENRICVS DEI GRACIA FRANCORVM ET ANGLIE REX” (Henry, by the grace of God, King of the French and English).

Reverse:
Features a floriated cross within a quadrilobe, adorned with fleurs-de-lis and lions in the angles. The inscription reads: “XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT” (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands).

Specifications:

• Denomination: Salut d'Or

• Mint: Rouen

• Composition: Gold

• Weight: Approximately 3.48 grams

• Diameter: Approximately 27 mm

• Catalog References: Friedberg 301; Duplessy 443A

Condition and Rarity:
Graded PCGS MS62, this coin exhibits exceptional preservation, with sharp details and lustrous surfaces. Gold Saluts d'Or from the Rouen Mint are rare, especially in such high grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of medieval Anglo-French coinage.