Lot 2583
Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1742; Fr-109. Henry V, 1413-1422. Obverse: King standing facing in ship, bearing sword and shield. Broken annulet on side of ship. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at ends, large E in center. As is often the case, this is struck on a smaller diameter flan than the gold Nobles of other reigns. The piece is crisply made with well struck lettering, sharp design detail, and a good portrait. Nice original surfaces. All the gold coins of this brief reign are now difficult to find in any grade. High quality Nobles of Henry V are quickly disappearing. In a new NGC 4 prong holder. NGC graded MS-62.
*Henry V was one of the great warrior Kings of the Middle Ages who succeeded in accomplishing what so many of his ancestors had failed to achieve - the unification of the crowns of England and France in a single monarch. Dynamic and energetic, Henry is best known for winning the Battle of Agincourt. His marriage to Catherine of Valois, daughter of the King of France, was designed to unite the two countries. Their son, later Henry VI, was only an infant when his father died, and the struggles over the throne of France continued and led to renew hostilities in the Hundred Years' War. There were no great changes in the coinage during the reign of Henry V - probably because the King was preoccupied with war, but Henry's coins are distinctive. Henry did tackle domestic policies and sought to restore the fortunes of those who had suffered in the reign of his father Henry IV. Henry died suddenly from a form of dissentry in August 1422, never having realized his full potential.
Estimated Value $3,750 - 4,000.
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