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Henry VI Penny, York Mint, Archbishop Kemp, rosette mascle issue
Henry VI, first reign (1422-61), silver long cross Penny, York Mint, Rosette-Mascle issue (1430-31), ecclesiastical issue under Archbishop John Kemp, facing crowned bust in beaded circle, mullet either side of crown, initial mark cross patonce, legend surrounding, beaded outer border,+hEnRICVSx REX◊ AnGLIE, rev. long cross pattée, voided quatrefoil with pellet at centre, tri-pellets in each inner angle, beaded circles and legend around, CIVI TAS EBO RACI, weight 0.98g (N.1451iii; S.1868). Toned, struck unevenly and short of flan, with bold definition, good 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 York."