© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Groat - Henry IV Light coinage ND
| Silver | 1.47 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1399-1413) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1412-1413 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#302621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoils in quarters within inner circle, legend around in two outer circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+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), silver half groat, 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 economic difficulties caused by the devaluation of the currency. Despite these challenges, the ½ Groat coin remained a popular denomination and was widely used in trade and commerce.
