New Henry VI Groat (edited from VII)

Thanks to the sharp eyes and vast knowledge of a couple of fellow English hammered enthusiasts that posted below an ID change has been made. It was minted in Calais while a portion of France was ruled by the English. This coin is from Henry VI's First Reign from 1422-1461. The coin was minted 1422-1430 and is Spink 1836. I found it to be a very attractive coin with great tone. Please post your groats or whatever you feel fits. All us medieval nuts need a fix now and then.

 

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Beautiful coin, fantastic detail and that toning is great. Congrats on a terrific pick up.

 

An absolute beauty, the tone is incredible!

My only English groat is of his son:

 

I really want one of the Henry VIII facing groats and a profile groat too. I also have a book specifically on groats on its way from England.

 

I have no groat but offer two Canterbury halves. The young one with TC on reverse has always been a favorite of my modern coins. The facing is a bit ugly to rank highly. Note that young Henry was VIII but later became 8.

 

Lovely groats! Sadly, none for me. I do have a nice enthroned Henry VII on a penny:

England
Henry VII, r. 1485-1509 (1494-1501)
Durham Mint, mm 76b, AR Penny, 14.88mm x 0.6 grams
Obv.: [HENR]IC DI GR[A REX] AN. King enthroned holding orb and sceptre
Rev.: CIVITAS [DE .:.] RAM. Coat-of-arms over long cross pattée, mitre above, R left, D right
Ref.: North 1731, SCBS 2234, De Witt 3298, (Allen, Classification 3iii)
Ex. R.D. Frederick, Ex. Tradewinds Collection

 

That is a very attractive groat of Henry for Calais Nice dark tone.

Like you, I have not researched mine yet either. I seem to recall there is at least another variety of these, but not sure.

Here is mine and a few other related coins:



Henry VI Groat - London:




Henry VIII Groat - Old Head:


Edward VI Shilling- Tower Mint:

 

Wonderful posts!! The OP is simply gorgeous!!

 

Lovely coin @alde!

 

A wonderful addition. Love the toning.

Mine


Henry VII (1485 - 1509 A.D.)
AR Groat
O: hENRIC DI GRA REX AGL Z FRA, Crowned facing bust in tressure of arches; crown of two arches, outer jeweled (crown 4).
ROSVI DEV ADIVTOR MEV CIVITAS LONDON, Long cross; trefoils in quarters, cross end 8, saltire stops, ‘coded’ stops 20/10.
London mint; mm:anchor (upright). Struck 1499-1502.
Class IIIc
25mm
3.03g
Cf. SCBI 23 (Ashmolean), 363; North 1705c; SCBC 2199.

 

Lovely groats all. Henry VII is still on my list.

 

At some point, I have to own a groat because it’s part of a great bit in the British sit-com Blackadder.

That’s a good enough reason for me to pick one up.

The coins posted in this thread are yet another reason to pull the trigger. They are great coins.

 

Great coin @alde I love the tone of the coin and the detail is great.
If the book on English groats is the one by Ivan Buck I think you'll find it a really great resource for the coins of the Lancasters, Yorks, and Tudors.

 

That is a great string of coins @Eduard
The facing bust Henry VIII has such an iconic portrait.

 

Yes, the book is the one by Ivan Buck. I'm looking forward to getting it.

Great coins everyone. I'm so glad the Ancient's folks tolerate those of us who also dabble in later stuff post our coins. I feel out of place in the other areas and feel like I'm among friends here.

 

I love medievals as much as ancients. They are just not as affordable as ancients, to me anyways.

 

True but there are good deals out there. You just have to be patient.

 

Beautiful coin but are you sure it is Henry VII ? I think all his groats were struck in London. This appears to be a groat from Henry VI's first reign (1422-61). probably S. 1836 (struck 1422-30).