Henry V, Silver Groat, Frowning Bust Type, 1413-22

Description

Denomination: Silver groat

Period: Lancaster

Date: 1413-22

Origin: London

Condition: Almost very fine. a few minor scuffs

Obverse: Crowned facing bust. mullet on right shoulder. HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGLI Z FRANC

Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter. POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM and CIVITAS LONDON in two circles

Size and Weight: 1.7g. 25mm

References: Sear 1762B. North 1387a

Features and Provenance: Henry V one of the greatest of kings. His victory at the battle of Agincourt is well known. but although he was considered charming a gracious. he was also ruthless – in battle he ordered every man over the age of 12 to be killed – and much worse. His nefarious deeds have been glossed over in the past. when needed. to use him as a propaganda tool. even as late as World War II.  

Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades in-between

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear

Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn

Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible