Henry VI, first reign (1422-61), Silver Groat of Fourpence, pinecone mascle issue (1430-34), Calais Mint. Facing crowned bust, within double tressure of nine arcs, fleur on six cusps, legend with inner and outer beaded circles surrounding, pinecone and mascle stops, initial mark cross patonce (1427-34), +hEnRIC’ DI. GRA. REX AnGL'x Zx FranC, rev. long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, double concentric legends with beaded inner and outer circles surrounding, pinecone and saltire stops, inner legend with terminal pinecone reads, VIL Laxx CALI SIE., outer legend initial mark plain cross, pinecone after first word, +POSVI. Devmxx A DIVTOR E'x mEvm, weight 3.70g (N.1461; S.1875). Attractively toned, with a great portrait, good very fine. Value $400 - UP
The Calais Mint in France had been operating for a number of years on and off since 1363, having reopened just before the end of the reign of Henry V, activity then extended through until a final closure in 1440. This coin was issued in the last decade of the Calais production and comes from the pinecone mascle issue, so-called on account of the symbols used in the legends.

The obverse Latin legend translates as "Henry by the grace of God, King of England and France" and the reverse as "I have made God my helper" in the outer legend and "Town of Calais" on the inner legend.
Purchased from Spink and Son Ltd, 23rd July 2003.