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Tyrants of the Thames
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GOLD QUARTER-NOBLE (1413-1422)
Henry V, Lancastrian King, 1413-1422
A lovely example of the variety showing short, broad letters, on a broad but typically irregularly shaped
flan, choice surfaces.
S-1754, N-1381/1, stars in angles of reverse motif. PCGS-graded MS62.
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SILVER GROAT (1413-1422)
Henry V, Lancastrian King, 1413-1422
London mint, “frowning bust”. Mullet on right (king’s left) shoulder. A little soft on the king’s face but
perfectly centered and sharp in all other details, a bold Long cross across the reverse, legends almost
complete, with ideal golden gray patina.
S-1765. N-1387b. PCGS-graded XF45.
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GOLD NOBLE (1422-1427)
Henry VI, Lancastrian King, First Reign of 1422-1461
London mint. Annulet issue of 1422-1427. A choice specimen, struck on a broad flan without any dou-
bling of images, with a bold portrait of the king and virtually perfect legends, and lovely gold toning.
S-1799. N-1414. PCGS-graded MS63.