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Description: | Medieval coin; Struck silver groat of Henry V, dated to 1413-1422. London mint. This is probably of class G, due to the obverse legend and lack of mullet on the right breast. Initial mark is a pierced cross. There is a quatrefoil after 'POSVI' in the reverse legend but not after 'HENRIC' in the obverse legend.Obv. Portrait of the king, facing, within a tressure of arches, fleurs on the points of each arch.'HENRIC.DI.[GR]A.REX.ANGLIE.Z.FRANC' with single saltire stopsRev. 'Long cross fourchee which divides the legend. Three pellets in each quadrant.POSVI+/DEVM.A/DIVTOR/E.MEVM//CIVI/TAS./LON/DON.' with double saltire stops. Quatrefoil after 'POSVI'.Diameter 26.1mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 3.67gRef: North, Vol II, page 70, coin 1388
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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