Stack's Bowers Galleries

January NYINC 2022 Auction  –  15 - 17 January 2022

Stack's Bowers Galleries, January NYINC 2022 Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 3:30 PM CET
Part C: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part D: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 16.01.2022, from 9:30 PM CET
Part F: Mo, 17.01.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

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).

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Price realized 5'500 USD
Starting price 2'400 USD
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