{"product_id":"1422-50-rouen-1sor-henry-vi-ngc-ms62-1","title":"1422-50 Rouen 1S'OR Henry VI NGC MS62","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"185\"\u003eStruck during the Anglo-French reign of \u003cstrong data-end=\"258\" data-start=\"241\"\u003eKing Henry VI\u003c\/strong\u003e (1422–1450 in France), the \u003cem data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"286\"\u003eSalut d'Or\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eSalut d'Or\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"669\" data-start=\"657\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eDepicts the \u003cstrong data-end=\"700\" data-start=\"684\"\u003eAnnunciation\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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: \u003cem data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"978\"\u003eHENRICVS DEI GRA FRANCORV ET AGLIE REX\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Henry, by the grace of God, King of the French and English\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003efloriated Latin cross\u003c\/strong\u003e 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: \u003cem data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003eXPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003eA superbly preserved example of Anglo-French medieval coinage, this Rouen-minted \u003cem data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1489\"\u003eSalut d'Or\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFR-301. 3.48g. 3 Coins\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728789307562,"sku":"3901861-009","price":6099.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/3901861-009LM.jpg?v=1662757393","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1422-50-rouen-1sor-henry-vi-ngc-ms62-1","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}