Henry V / Henry VI mule Quarter-Noble, mm pierced cross / lis, extremely rare

Henry V (1413-21), gold Quarter-Noble, muled with a Henry VI annulet issue reverse, London Mint, obverse Henry V class G, lis over quartered shield of arms, initial mark pierced cross, double linear tressure of eight arcs surrounding, plain cusps, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, mullet after first word, reads + hЄnRIC* DIo GRΛo RЄXo ΛnGL, annulet stops, rev. lis at centre of ornate cross with small lis terminals, tri-pellets attached to inner compartment, lions in angles, double linear tressure of eight arcs surrounding, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, initial mark lis, mullet after first word struck over an annulet, + ЄXΛLTΛBITVR* Ino GLORIΛ, weight 1.66g (Schneider 267/cf.295-7; Stewartby p.322 type H; N.1384/1420; S.1758/1815). Toned on a full flan with a centred strike, pleasing and intricate details throughout, an extremely rare mule die pairing, an obverse die of Henry V paired with an annulet issue reverse of Henry VI, very fine, extremely rare.