Lot 540
France. Anglo-Gallic coinage, Salut d'Or, ND (Rouen). Fr-18; Elias-270. Henry VI, 1422-1453. Madonna and archangel Gabriel over arms of France and England. Reverse: Latin cross in polylobe with fleur-de-lis and leopard. Mintmark, Leopard. A gorgeous example, top portion of the central obverse showing softness but crisp on almost all other details, therefore exceptional, on a broad flan with full, sharp legends, the luster satiny and the gold a most alluring color. NGC graded MS-63.
This historic coin was minted at Rouen, capital of Normandy in northern France. When Henry V conquered it, the province and town became a part of England. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake here, and a large memorial still stands at the town center honoring her. The Salut d'Or, in terms of gold value, held parity with the English Half Noble, and during its time was one of France's more stable coinages.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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| Realized $2,645 |
