1/2 Groat - Henry IV Light coinage

€302,621.00
IssuerEngland
Year1412-1413
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Pence (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.47 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1730, North#1361
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing protrait in tressure of arches with trefoils on cusps, legend around with saltire stops.  Note: annulet to left of crown, pellet to right.
Obverse scriptLatin
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
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 ID5164770140
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