1430 GROAT HENRY VI CALAIS MINT

A distinguished groat from 1430, minted at Calais during Henry VI's reign. This silver coin was produced when Calais remained a vital English possession, serving as a crucial commercial and military stronghold. The groat functioned as a principal denomination for substantial transactions throughout the medieval economy. This example showcases the technical proficiency of Calais mint operations, bearing Henry VI's effigy and heraldic emblems with characteristic medieval precision. Notably scarce and highly sought by numismatists, this piece illuminates the monetary systems and geopolitical importance of English-held territories in 15th-century France. An invaluable acquisition for collectors of medieval English coinage, offering direct evidence of the economic infrastructure supporting England's continental ambitions during the Hundred Years' War.