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BM01661
Henry IV gold Noble, light coinage (1412-13), ex UBS
Henry IV (1399-1413), gold Noble of six shillings and eight pence, light coinage (1412-13), armoured King standing in ship with upright sword and quartered shield, trefoil on second line of hull, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, annulet before and double saltire stops in legend, hE nRICxx DIxx GRAxx REXxx AnGLxx Zx FRAnC'x DnSxx hIB Z AQ, rev. .h at centre of ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, slipped trefoil by lion's head in first quarter, all within a tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, initial mark cross pattee IhCxx AVTEmxx TRAnSIEnSxx PERxx mEDIVxx ILLORVxx IBAT, weight 6.01g (Schneider 207; N.1355; S.1715). Has been lightly clipped, with one light weakness at King's face and corresponding part of reverse, otherwise good very fine and rare.
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Henry by the Grace of God, King of England and France, Lord of Ireland and Aquitaine"; and on the reverse "But Jesus, passing through the midst of them, went His way" taken from the Bible.
Provenance:
Ex U.B.S. Switzerland, Auction 53, 24th January 2002, lot 1447.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.