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The obverse depicts the Annunciation, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would be the mother of Jesus, the Son of God, marking his Incarnation.
This coin was struck at Dijon, a rare mint for the issue, which was minted in nine cities across France.
In 1422, the year old king of England inherited the French throne from his mad grandfather Charles VI of France; the iconography of this type represents the unification of the two nations. Ten years later Joan of Arc would make an appearance which would eventually loosen the English grip on France until by 1436 only Normandy and part of Maine remained in Henry's control.SH79998. Gold Salut D'or, Schneider 102, Elias 268c, Duplessy 443, Lafaurie 447, gVF, weight 3.468 g, maximum diameter 27.4 mm, die axis 0o, Dijon mint, 2nd issue, 6 Sep 1423 - 1436; obverse vernicle, hENRICVS: DEI: GRA: FRACORV: AGLI: REX (Henry, by the grace of God, King of the Franks and English), double saltire stops, Virgin Mary, behind Arms of France, facing Angel Gabriel in profile left behind quartered Arms of France and England, light of God above AVE downward on scroll between them, within beaded circle; reverse vernicle, XPC'*VIHCIT'*XPC'*REGNAT'*XPC'*ImPERAT'* (Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands), mullet stops, central Latin cross, fleur de lis to left, lion to right, h below, all within tressure of ten arcs, fleur de lis on cusps, all within linear and beaded circle; this is a legend variety where Z is absent after FRACORV; very rare; SOLD
England, Edward VI, 1547 - 1553
Edward VI's reign was marked by economic problems, military withdrawal from Scotland and Boulogne-sur-Mer, and social unrest that in 1549 erupted into riot and rebellion. It also saw the transformation of the Anglican Church into a recognizably Protestant body.UK113067. Silver shilling, SCBC 2473, North 1943/1 (R), F, toned, edge split and edge chip, weight 4.422 g, maximum diameter 30.5 mm, die axis 270o, London mint, 1550; obverse EDWARD VI D G ANGL FRA Z HIB REX (Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland), crowned bust right, tall narrow bust with small crown; reverse TIMOR DOMINI FONS VITE M:D:L (lion) (Fear of the Lord is the fountain of life, 1550, London mint mark), shield with heavy curved garniture, E - R (Edwardus Rex) at sides; ex Gordon Andreas Singer (Greenbelt, MD); rare; SOLD
Anglo-Gallic, Edward the Black Prince, Prince of Aquitaine, 1362 - 1372
An initial mark before the inner reverse legend indicates the Agen mint's second issue. References listed that describe the variants say the inner reverse legend begins with either two pellets or two annulets. The three Agen mint 2nd issue specimens on Coin Archives do have a double pellet or double annulet, so it is a valid description. Both the line drawing for Duplessy Féodales 1124A and the plate coin for SCBC-SII 8131, however, match our coin with a single pellet.SH112516. Silver demi-gros, SCBC-SII 8131, Duplessy Féodales 1124A (see note), Elias 170 (S) var. (double pellet start rev. inner. leg.); Boudeau 510, VF, toned, centered on a tight flan, weight 2.259 g, maximum diameter 23.5 mm, die axis 315o, Agen mint, second issue; obverse + :ED:PO:GnS:REGIS:AnGLIE:A (Edwardus Primo Genetis Regis Anglie Princeps, Agen, double annulets enclosing pellets stops), half-length figure of Edward right, wearing floral wreath. sword in right hand over right shoulder, raising left hand in benediction; reverse outer legend: GLIA• In-XCELCIS - DEO• ET IN-TRA•PAX (Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, single pellet stops), inner legend: •PRn-CPS - AQV-TAn (Prince of Aquitaine, pellet before, no stops); long cross pattée dividing legends, trefoil of three pellets in each quarter; very rare; SOLD
Great Britain, George III, 25 October 1760 - 29 January 1820
George III was the third British monarch of the House of Hanover. Unlike his two predecessors, he was born in Britain, spoke English as his first language, and never visited Hanover. His life and reign were longer than any other British monarch before him. Early in his reign, he defeated France in the Seven Years' War, becoming the dominant power in N. America and India. However, many of Britain's American colonies were soon lost to independence. Britain defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Late in life, George III suffered from mental illness. His eldest son, George, Prince of Wales, ruled as regent and later succeeded his father as George IV.UK96730. Gold 1/3 guinea, SCBC 3738, SCWC KM 620, Friedberg 365, EF, light marks, oblique reeded edge, weight 2.797 g, maximum diameter 16.8 mm, die axis 0o, Tower mint, 1798; obverse GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA· (George III, by the Grace of God), laureate head right; reverse MAG · BRI · FR · ET · HIB · REX (King of Great Britain, France and Ireland) · 1798 ·, crown; SOLD
England, Edward III, 1327 - 1377
Edward III transformed the Kingdom of England into one of the most efficient military powers in Europe. His reign saw vital developments in the evolution of the English parliament, the ravages of the Black Death and the beginning of the Hundred Years' War. He remained on the throne for 50 years.UK77522. Silver groat, Lawrence Edward III 11/12; North 1249; SCBC 1616, gVF, toned, scratches to left of portrait under tone, weight 4.533 g, maximum diameter 25.8 mm, die axis 325o, London mint, Treaty period, 1361 - 1369; obverse + EDWARD DEI G REX AnGL DnS HIB Z AQT (Edward by the Grace of God King of England, France, Lord of Ireland and Aquitaine), crowned facing bust, within tressure of arches, with trefoils in spandrels; reverse + POSVI DEVm A DIVTOR Em mEV (I have made God my helper), CIVITAS LONDON (City of London), long cross with trefoil of pellets in each angle; ex CNG e-auction 249 (9 Feb 2011) lot 457 (realized $700 plus fees); ex Spink auction 194 (Prof. Colin Rochester Collection, 26 Mar 2008), lot 502 ; SOLD
England, Henry VIII, 1509 - 1547
Henry VIII was the first English king of Ireland, oversaw the legal union of England and Wales, and continued the nominal claim to France. Besides his six marriages, he is known for his separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. Despite converting money formerly paid to Rome into royal revenue, Henry was continually on the verge of financial ruin due to his personal extravagance and numerous costly wars. Henry applied theory of the divine right of kings to England. Charges of treason and heresy were used to quash dissent, and the accused were often executed without a formal trial. In his prime, Henry was considered attractive, educated, accomplished, and charismatic. As he aged, he became severely obese, his health suffered, and he became lustful, egotistical, and harsh.UK77523. Silver groat, North 1797, SCBC 2337A, rose mint mark, VF, strong portrait, weight 2.625 g, maximum diameter 23.3 mm, London mint, second coinage, 1526 - 1544; obverse hENRIC VIII DI GRA REX AGL Z FRANC (Henry VIII by the Grace of God King of England and France), crowned bust right; reverse POSVI DEV' AVDIVTORE' MEV (I have made God my helper), royal arms (passant lions and fleurs-de-lis) over long cross fourchée; ex Wolfshead Gallery (2011); SOLD
England, Edward VI, 1547 - 1553
Edward VI's reign was marked by economic problems, military withdrawal from Scotland and Boulogne-sur-Mer, and social unrest that in 1549 erupted into riot and rebellion. It also saw the transformation of the Anglican Church into a recognizably Protestant body.UK86153. Silver shilling, SCBC 2466B, North 1917/2 (S), VF, toned, marks and scratches, underweight, weight 3.737 g, maximum diameter 30.2 mm, die axis 0o, Y mintmark, Southwark mint, second issue, 1549; obverse EDWARD VI D G ANGL FRA Z HIB REX (Edward VI by the Grace of God King of England, France and Ireland), crowned bust right, tall narrow bust with small crown; reverse TIMOR DOMINI FONS VITE M D XLIX (Fear of the Lord is the fountain of life, 1549), shield with heavy curved garniture, E - R (Edwardus Rex) at sides; scarce; SOLD
Anglo-Gallic, Edward the Black Prince, Prince of Aquitaine, 1362 - 1372
Elias does not describe a variant with Pn (Princeps) in the obverse legend for Agen's first issue, but does for for Agen's second issue. Agen's second issue is, however, indicated by a mark (two annulets, two pellets, or a single pellet) at the start of the inner legend; a mark that is not on this coin.SH112517. Silver demi-gros, Elias 169 (RR) var. (no Pn in obv. leg.), SCBC-SII 8130, Duplessy Féodales 1124, Boudeau 510, VF, toned, weight 1.952 g, maximum diameter 23.9 mm, die axis 0o, Agen mint, first issue; obverse + ED: PO: GnS: REGIS: AnGLIE: Pn: A (Edwardus Primo Genetis Regis Anglie Princeps, Agen, double annulets enclosing pellets stops), half-length figure of Edward right, wearing floral wreath. sword in right hand over right shoulder, raising left hand in benediction; reverse outer legend: GLIA: In-XCELCIS - DEO: ET IN-TRA: PAX (Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, double annulets enclosing pellet stops), inner legend: PRn-CPS - AQV-TAn (Prince of Aquitaine, no initial mark, no stops); long cross pattée dividing legends, trefoil of three pellets in each quarter; ex Goron Andreas Singer; extremely rare; SOLD
Anglo-Gallic, Edward III, 1372 - 1377
This type and similar billon Anglo-Gallic coins looked silver when issued, but after some use turned black, hence their nickname, "black money." They were usually hastily and poorly struck, heavily circulated and worn, and seldom hoarded. Surviving examples are now rare and mostly low grade.ME94139. Billon denier au leopard, Elias 107b (RRRR); Hewlett type 2, VF, dark patina, clashed dies, weight 0.907 g, maximum diameter 18.0 mm, die axis 270o, 2nd type; obverse + ED' : REX : AnGLIE (King Edward of England), leopard, mB' below; reverse +DVX : AQIT : BVRD' (Duke of Aquitaine, Burdigala, : stops), cross pattée with crown in second angle, within inner circle; zero sales of this type recorded on Coin Archives in the last two decades; extremely rare; SOLD
Anglo-Gallic Aquitaine, Edward I Longshanks, 20 November 1272 – 7 July 1307
Elias notes, "In my experience for every 30 or 40 deniers with the EDWARD' FILI' legend only one with the EDWARDVS REX occurs."
Edward I was a tall man for his era, at 6'2" (1.88 m), hence the nickname "Longshanks." He was ruthless in pursuing his aims and crushing those who opposed him. Edward fought in the 9th crusade before he became king. He conquered large parts of Wales and he built a series of castles and towns in the countryside and settled them with English people. He attempted to do the same to Scotland but after Philip IV of France (a Scottish ally) confiscated the Duchy of Gascony, Edward went to war with France. He recovered his duchy but the conflict relieved military pressure against Scotland. When the Edward I died, his son was left with a war with Scotland, financial and political problems.UK86321. Silver denier au lion, Elias 15 (RR), SCBC-SII 8016, Duplessy 1039, Poey d'Avant 2790, aVF, toned, scratches, earthen deposits, small edge crack, weight 0.736 g, maximum diameter 18.3 mm, die axis 180o, Aquitaine mint, 1272 - 1307; obverse + EDWARDVS REX (King Edward, S on its side), lion passant left within inner circle; reverse + DVX AqVITANIE (Duke of Aquitaine), cross pattée within inner circle; very rare; SOLD
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