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Code: 11122
This is a medieval billion silver Niquet, of King Henry V struck in Rouen from 1421 - 1422.
Obverse: lis above crowned lion passant, H REX ANGL HERES FRANC.
Reverse: 'h' at the centre of cross pattee, trefoil in each angle, SIT NOME DNI BENEDICTV
DENOMINATION: Niquet
CULTURE: Medieval France
MONARCH: King Henry V
DATE: 1421 - 1422 A.D.
MATERIAL: Billion Silver
SIZE: 23.62mm diameter
WEIGHT: 1.88 grams
ATTRIBUTION: (Dupl. 441; El. 260; S. 8162).