1422-50 Rouen 1S'OR Henry VI NGC MS62

Struck during the Anglo-French reign of King Henry VI (1422–1450 in France), the Salut d'Or was a key gold issue minted to assert English claims over French territories during the Hundred Years' War. Produced in Rouen, an important city under English control, the Salut d'Or not only served as currency but also symbolized divine favor upon Henry's dual monarchy. Its design ties directly to religious iconography and royal propaganda of the era.

Obverse: Depicts the Annunciation, with the Archangel Gabriel presenting a scroll inscribed "Ave" to the Virgin Mary. Above them radiates the Holy Spirit, and below are shields bearing the arms of France and England. The scene symbolizes the purity of the monarchy’s divine right. The surrounding legend reads: HENRICVS DEI GRA FRANCORV ET AGLIE REX ("Henry, by the grace of God, King of the French and English").

Reverse: Features a floriated Latin cross within a polylobed frame, with fleurs-de-lis and lions in the quarters — heraldic symbols reinforcing Henry’s claim to France. The reverse legend reads: XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT ("Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands").

A superbly preserved example of Anglo-French medieval coinage, this Rouen-minted Salut d'Or graded NGC MS62 offers exceptional detail in both the religious and heraldic imagery. The crispness of the Annunciation scene, combined with the sharply struck cross and shield motifs, highlights the artistry and political symbolism of this turbulent period. Highly coveted in this grade for collectors of medieval and English-French crossover numismatics.

FR-301. 3.48g. 3 Coins