© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Farthing - Henry V London ND
| Silver | 0.22 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry V (1413-1422) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1413-1422 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#92255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross with trefoils in quarters, mint name around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry V (1413-22), struck at the Tower Mint, London.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from Henry V's reign is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king. Prior to this, coins typically featured a depiction of the king's crown or a symbol of his power, such as a scepter or an orb. The introduction of the king's portrait on coins was a significant change in coinage design and paved the way for the portraits of future monarchs to be featured on coins.
