1/2 Groat - Henry IV Light coinage

€166,655.00
IssuerEngland
Year1412-1413
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.47 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1729, North#1360
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing protrait of King Henry IV in tressure of arches with trefoils on cusps, legend around with saltire stops.  Note: pellet to left of crown, annulet to right.
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 (1412-1413)  - London mint -
Catalog ID4574666210
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