Lot 2051
Great Britain. Noble, Nd. S.1744/46; North-1373. Series E/F. Henry V, 1413-1422. Obverse: King stands facing in ship, bearing sword and shield. Cinquefoil and annulet to left and right of king's wrist. Pellet at sword point. Trefoil by shield, trefoil on side of ship. Reverse Floriated cross.
The portrait is sharper than we have seen on any Henry V Noble. Gold coins produced during this brief reign are now rare, and there were no Henry V gold pieces represented in the Millennia Collection. This is without doubt an exceptional specimen, crisply made and with its original frosty mint luster intact. Struck on an excellent flan. Extremely rare in this grade. NGC graded MS-65.
**Henry V was a 'warrior king' and one of England's more celebrated monarchs. The son of Henry IV, he invaded Normandy in 1415 and defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt. He invaded again in 1417-1419, capturing Rouen. His military victory forced the French into the Treaty of Troys 1420 which gave Henry control of the French government. He married Catherine of Valois in 1420 and gained recognition as heir to the French throne by his father-in-law Charles VI, but died before him. He was succeeded by his son Henry VI.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500.
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