Description
Denomination: Silver halfpenny
Period: Lancastrian
Date: 1413-1422
Origin: London mint
Condition: VF. toned with good portrait. RARE
Obverse: Crowned facing bust. broken annulets by hair. legend around
Reverse: Long cross pattee. triple pellets in quarters
Size and Weight: 13mm. 0.5g
References: S1795. N1409
Features and Provenance: Ex CNG sale. previously from the Old Bailey Collection.
Henry V one of the greatest of kings. His victory at the battle of Agincourt is well known. but although he was considered charming and gracious. he was also ruthless – after battle he ordered every man over the age of 12 to be killed – and much worse for some. and yes. that is possible. 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.
For our American cousins this is the man whose archers probably came up with the “inverse” victory salute.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades 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
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