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½ Groat - Henry IV Light coinage ND
| Silver | 1.47 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1399-1413) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1412-1413 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#166655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoils in quarters within inner circle, legend around in two outer circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+POSVI DEVmxA DIVTOR EmxmEV
CIVI TAS LOn DOn
Lettering (regular font):
+POSVI DEVMXA DIVTOR EMXMEV
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry IV (1399-1413), Light coinage (1412-13), struck at the Tower mint, London.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Henry IV (Light coinage) ND (1412-1413) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in England. The coin was issued during the reign of King Henry IV, who came to power after deposing his cousin, King Richard II. Henry IV's reign was marked by struggles with the House of Commons and the nobility, as well as the impact of the Black Death, which had a significant impact on the English economy. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the ½ Groat, remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the stability and continuity of the English monetary system during this time.
