© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Noble - Henry IV Heavy coinage; London ND
| Gold | 7.7 g | - |
| 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 | 7.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#306832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with crowns, leopards and lis, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + ihC .' AVTEM 'x TRAnSIEnS : PER : MEDIV .' ILLORVM x' IBAT
Lettering (regular font): + IHC .' AVTEM 'X TRANSIENS : PER : MEDIV .' ILLORVM X' IBAT
Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way
Comment
House of Lancaster, Henry IV (1399-1413), Heavy coinage (1399-1412), London mint; Schneider 190.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Noble coin from Henry IV's heavy coinage is that it was one of the first English coins to feature a portrait of the king. This was a departure from the traditional design of English coins, which had previously featured a cross or other religious symbols. The portrait of Henry IV on the coin was a sign of the growing power and influence of the English monarchy at the time.
