GREAT BRITAIN. Noble, ND (1413-22). London Mint; mm: -/pierced cross. Henry V. PCGS AU-55.

S-1742; Fr-109; N-1371. Class C. 6.84 gms. Obverse: Henry, holding sword and shield, standing facing in ship; ornaments: -11-11, ropes: 3/2, quatrefoils: 3/3, lis: 3/3; saltire stops in legend, rosette near elbow; Reverse: Ornate cross with lis at ends and Һ in center; crowned lions passant in quarters; all within tressure of eight double arcs; trefoils in spandrels; double saltire stops in legend. Sharply struck and highly pleasing, this charming example is free from much in the way of handling, though two very minor marks in the shape of a "+" are present between the king's head and sword.
Son of Henry IV and standing at a remarkably tall for the time at 6 Feet 3 inches, Henry V is remembered as one of the finest tacticians of the Middle Ages. Continuing with the Hundred Years War, Henry had several military successes against France, most importantly the Battle of Agincourt, and attempted to rule a united nation at home. Old rows were forgotten, and Henry maintained the social order. Henry died in France during the later stages of a military campaign, aged only 35. Despite the short reign, his legacy has been venerated by Shakespeare and the battles that he made famous are the lasting legacy of Henry V. 

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From the Paul C. Runze Collection (purchased from Classical Numismatic Group).