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Henry VI Durham Mint Penny, Bishop Langley, Rosette Mascle issue 1430-31
Henry VI, first reign (1422-61), silver long cross Penny, Durham Mint, Rosette-Mascle issue (1430-31), ecclesiastical issue under Bishop Langley, facing crowned bust in beaded circle, star to left of crown, initial mark plain cross, legend surrounding, beaded outer border,+hEnRICVSx REX◊ AnGLIE, rev. long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, beaded circles and legend around, CIVI TAS DVNO LmI, weight 0.78g (N.1452; S.1869). Weak in parts, toned a bold very fine for issue and as good as the cataloguer can recall seeing for this rare variety.
The Latin abbreviated legend translates as "Henry, King of the England" and on the reverse "City of Durham."
Provenance:
With an old pre-decimalisation Spink ticket in the hand of Patrick Finn priced at £9/10/-