Henry V (1413–1422)

The coinage of Henry V continued the established designs of the late medieval English series, with groats and pennies struck at London and York. Issues of this reign are admired for their bold portraits and clear legends, produced during a period marked by military success abroad and relative stability at home. Surviving coins often show distinctive stylistic traits that help separate them from those of Henry IV and Henry VI.

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Groat

WEH 9963 — Groat

Groat. Class C, struck at London. Initial mark, pierced cross, both sides. HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGLIE Z FRANC, crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches; cinquefoil on right breast. ® POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM; CIVITAS LONDON, long cross pattée dividing legends; three pellets in each angle. Spink #1765. 25.5mm.

£550.00

Penny

WEH 8354 — Penny

Penny. York. Class C. Tall neck, mullet and broken annulet by crown. ® Quatrefoil in centre, annulet in two quarters. Spink #1785. North 1400. 17 mm. Struck from poor condition dies. The obverse die shows signs of corrosion. The reverse die is cracked in several places. The dies are local, rather than made in London. This could be either an official issue or a contemporary forgery. Note also annulet in two quarters instead of the usual one. An interesting piece.

£85.00

WEH 11010 — Penny

Penny. York, ecclesiastical. HENRICVS REX ANGLIE, crowned bust facing; cinquefoil ('mullet') to left of crown. ® CIVITAS EBORACI, long cross pattée with three pellets in each angle; quatrefoil in centre. Weight 1.0 g. Diameter 16.6 mm.

£50.00