1/2 Groat - Henry IV Heavy coinage

€166,601.00
IssuerEngland
Year1399-1412
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.2 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1718, North#1346
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing protrait of King Henry IV in tressure of arches with trefoils on cusps, legend around with saltire stops.
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.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+POSVI DEVmxA DIVTOR EmxmEV CIVI TAS LOn DOn
(Translation: I have made God my helper City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1399-1412)  - London mint -
Catalog ID1077999630
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