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Noble: Henry VI in Ship with Shield of Arms (obverse); Ornamental Cross with Lis Terminals (reverse) — Anonymous, 1422-1461 (restored 1470-1471)

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Written by: Leon AndersenContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Coins & Medals · Catalogue no. 15267
Anonymous, 1422-1461 (restored 1470-1471)

Noble: Henry VI in Ship with Shield of Arms (obverse); Ornamental Cross with Lis Terminals (reverse)

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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The Nobles of Henry VI were very much like those of the previous reign. The system of varying the stops, as annulets, pinecones, mascles, and so forth was introduced to help simplify the changes of privy marks, over 150 which helped identify the coin and where it was minted, which were required for the king's long reign.

Artist / MakerAnonymous, 1422-1461 (restored 1470-1471)
Date1422–61
Culture / OriginEngland, Henry VI, 1422-1461 (restored 1470-1471)
Mediumgold
DimensionsDiameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)
DepartmentMedieval Art
TypeCoins
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