Henry V coin value guide
Henry V · 1413–1422 · Noble, Groat & Half-Groat, Penny & smaller
Denominations
Noble, Groat & Half-Groat, Penny & smaller
Reign
1413–1422
What a coin is worth depends on its exact type, mint, grade and provenance — the type tables and value factors below explain what drives each one.
About these coins
Henry V, victor of Agincourt, struck the established Lancastrian denominations: the gold noble, half-noble and quarter-noble, and the silver groat, half-groat, penny, halfpenny and farthing. His coinage is identified by a sequence of privy marks and classes — mullets, broken annulets, and the like — that allow individual issues to be placed within the reign.
As a substantial silver denomination from the height of the Hundred Years' War, his groats attract steady demand, with well-struck examples and scarcer classes commanding more. The gold noble is the prestige coin of the reign. Class, denomination, mint, grade and provenance set the value.
Noble — value by type
The gold noble (6s 8d), continuing the ship type. The prestige coin of the reign.
| Type | Rarity |
|---|---|
Noble 1413–1422 King in a ship; identified within the reign by privy marks. | Scarce |
Groat & Half-Groat — value by type
The silver groat (4d) and half-groat (2d), attributed by privy mark and class.
| Type | Rarity |
|---|---|
Groat / Half-Groat 1413–1422 Facing crowned bust; classes distinguished by mullets, annulets and other marks. | Available — class matters |
Penny & smaller — value by type
The silver penny, halfpenny and farthing, including ecclesiastical issues.
| Type | Rarity |
|---|---|
Penny / Halfpenny / Farthing 1413–1422 Smaller silver coins; mint and class drive scarcity. | Scarce |
What drives the value
Type & rarity
Within a single reign, common types in collectable grade sit far below the scarce and rare types. Identifying the exact type is the first step in any valuation.
Mint & moneyer
Coins of rare mints, or with sought-after moneyer or privy-mark signatures, carry a clear premium over the common major-mint issues.
Grade & surfaces
A full, sharp strike with a clear portrait or design and legible legends commands the most. Weak striking, chips, cracks and corrosion all reduce value.
Provenance
A pedigree to a named cabinet or a recorded hoard adds both value and confidence in authenticity, especially for scarcer and higher-grade pieces.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Henry V coin worth?
His groats are popular and attract steady demand, with scarcer classes and high grade commanding more, and the gold noble sitting well above. Class, denomination, mint and grade set the level — use the valuation tool for a figure based on realised prices for comparable coins.
How are Henry V coins classified?
By a sequence of privy marks and classes — small symbols such as mullets and broken annulets — that place each issue within the reign.