WMID-F90948: Medieval coin: Quarter noble of Henry V (obverse, reverse)

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-F90948

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Gold quarter noble of Henry V (1413-22). Coin classification: North Vol II, p70, ref 1381/1.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1413
Date to: AD 1422

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 16.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 15th October 2007 - Saturday 20th October 2007

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Quarter noble
Ruler/issuer: Henry V of England
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Gold quarter-noble: Henry V (N 1381-1384)
Obverse description: Royal shield with lis above. Quatrefoil and annulet at each side of the shield, large trefoils at points of tressure.
Obverse inscription: HENRIC DI GRA REX ANG(L)I
Reverse description: Four lis (at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock) surrounded by arches. Stars at the angle of the central panel. Lis at centre.
Reverse inscription: EXALTA[BITVR] IN GLORIA
Initial mark: Cross pattee with central pellet.
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Wychavon (District)
To be known as: Wyre Piddle CP

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

References cited

Author Publication Year Title Publication Place Publisher Pages Reference
North, J.J. 1991 English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 London Spink and Son Ltd 70 1381/1

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Updated: 13 years ago

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