Davies 320
with a good portrait and pleasant iridescent toning
wearing a crested helmet decorated with the ear and horn of a bull
reverse better and very rare
facing busts of Constans II
Henry VI Halfpenny, Rosette Mascle Issue 1430-31 Davies 320Henry VI, first reign (1422 61), silver Halfpenny, Calais Mint, rosette mascle issue (1430 31), facing crowned portrait, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark plain cross, hEnRIC* REX AnGL, rev. long cross pattee, trio of pellets in each angle, VIL LA* CAL IS'*, weight 0. 50g (Withers RM 2 d; N. 1454; S. 1871). Dark uneven tone from metal detector recovery, a little uneven in shape, otherwise a bold very fine.