1 Noble - Henry IV (Heavy coinage; Calais) ND (1399-1412) front 1 Noble - Henry IV (Heavy coinage; Calais) ND (1399-1412) back
1 Noble - Henry IV (Heavy coinage; Calais) ND (1399-1412) photo
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1 Noble - Henry IV Heavy coinage; Calais ND

 
Gold 7.67 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Henry IV (1399-1413)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1399-1412
Value
1 Noble (⅓)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.67 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#357909
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: IHC AVTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIV ILLORVM IBAT

Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way

Comment

House of Lancaster, Henry IV (1399-1413), Heavy coinage (1399-1412), Calais mint.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Noble coin of Henry IV (Heavy coinage; Calais) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in England. The coin was issued during the reign of Henry IV, who ruled from 1399 to 1412, a period marked by the effects of the Black Death, the Peasants' Revolt, and the Wars of the Roses. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, featuring intricate designs and a high level of detail for a coin of its time.