1/2 Groat - Henry V class C

€166,658.00
IssuerEngland
Year1413-1422
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.93 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1771, North#1391
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing protrait of King Henry V with long neck in tressure of arches with trefoils on cusps, legend around with saltire stops.  Note: trefoils above crown but not below bust, broken annulet to left of crown.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+hEnRICxDIxGRAxREXxAnGLxZxF
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée with trefoils in quarters within inner circle, legend around in two outer circles.  Note: quatrefoil after POSVI
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPOSVI+ DEVmxA DIVTOR EmxmEV CIVI TAS LOn DOn
(Translation: I have made God my helper City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1413-1422)  - London mint -
Catalog ID2804345800
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