British and World Coins

Henry V (1413-1422), Groat, [Secondary series, as class B1], mm. pierced cross pattée, ‘scowling’ bust, nine-arc tressure, all arches fleured, single saltire stops, 2.98g/12h (Lessen et al, NC 1993, p.219, and pl. 34, 2, this coin; cf. N 1386; cf. S 1762). A literate contemporary copy of reasonable fabric and weight, fine and very rare £150-£200

Found River Thames 1886; SNC July 1987 (4401); Patrick Finn FPL 6, January 1996 (221); F. Brady Collection, Spink Auction 209, 6 October 2011, lot 74