½ Noble - Henry IV (Light coinage; London) ND (1412-1413) front ½ Noble - Henry IV (Light coinage; London) ND (1412-1413) back
½ Noble - Henry IV (Light coinage; London) ND (1412-1413) photo
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½ Noble - Henry IV Light coinage; London ND

 
Gold 3.46 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Henry IV (1399-1413)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1412-1413
Value
½ Noble (⅙)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.46 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#358231
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Floriate cross arms extending from central panel containing letter h, saltire stops.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + DOMINE NE IN FVRORE TVO ARGVAS ME

Translation: O Lord rebuke me not in Thine anger

Comment

House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry IV (1399-1413), Light coinage (1412-13), London mint.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Noble - Henry IV (Light coinage; London) 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 economy and society. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the ½ Noble, remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the stability and continuity of the English monetary system during this time.