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H4323 - Henry VI, First Reign (1422-1461), Groat, 3.71g., Rosette-mascle issue (1427-30), Calais mint, mm Cross Fleury / Plain Cross, HENRIC' DI' GRA' REX ANGLIE Z FRANC, crowned facing bust, rosette and mascle stops, rev., VIL (mascle)LA: CALI SIE(rosette), D over D in ADIVTOREM, long cross pattée; three pellets in angles, rosette and double saltire stops (N.1446; S.1859), toned, almost extremely fine. $395 SOLD
The Reigate Hoard
Consisted of 6,701 coins, 135 gold and the rest silver,
originally contained in two pots. The last coin can be dated to about
1455. It is the largest late Medieval hoard recorded in Britain. Whilst we
will never know the exact reason for it's burial and most importantly why
the owner never recovered it, a likely explanation is the start of the War
of the Roses with the 1st battle of St. Albans in May, 1455. With the
overthrow of the Lancastrian dynasty would could envisage those loyal to
the former regime attempting to make a speedy exit from London to the
channel ports and onto the continent.
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