Henry VI 1st Reign AD 1422 - 61 Halfpenny

Henry VI AD 1422 to 61 Plain Issue Halfpenny Obv:- Crowned bust facing Initial mark Cross Fleury hENRIC xx REX xxAnGL (Double Saltire stops) Rev:- Long cross quartered with trefoil of pellets CIVI TAS Lon DOn No additional marks. Wt = 0.57 gms North 1453. Withers P4/a See Halfpennies & Farthings of Henry IV,V & VI (Small Change Vol III by Paul & Bente Withers - Published by Galata Print Ltd ISBN 0 9543162-0-7) where the coin sequence shows that the Plain Issue lies between the Annulet & Rosette Mascule Issues. Originally determined to be part of the R/Mascule issue by Whitton, Withers shows that it is a discrete issue on its' own account. Scarce type. Bought on Ebay November 2009.