Henry VI, first reign (1422-61), silver long cross Penny, Durham Mint, 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 NVF very much a higher grade for this rare variety.

The Latin abbreviated legend translates as “Henry, King of the England” and on the reverse “City of Durham.”