Henry IV (1399-1413)
Henry IV coins are usually classified into two groups. In 1412 the weights of both the Noble and the Penny were reduced, mainly because the King was short of money and bullion was scarce. So the period 1399-1412 is known as Heavy Coinage, and the period 1412-1413 is known as Light Coinage.
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Henry was born in April 1367 to John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, and Blanche of Lancaster. When John of Gaunt died, his nephew King Richard II blocked Henry's inheritance and exiled him from the court. Henry fought back and usurped the throne, becoming King Henry IV on 30 September 1399, the first King of the House of Lancaster.
Henry IV fought many battles, including those against Owain Glynd?r (Owain ap Gruffydd 1354-1415), the last Welsh Prince of Wales.
When Henry IV died on 20 March 1413 his son succeeded him as Henry V.
Henry IV coins are usually classified into two groups. In 1412 the weights of both the Noble and the Penny were reduced, mainly because the King was short of money and bullion was scarce. So the period 1399-1412 is known as Heavy Coinage, and the period 1412-1413 is known as Light Coinage.
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Henry was born in April 1367 to John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, and Blanche of Lancaster. When John of Gaunt died, his nephew King Richard II blocked Henry's inheritance and exiled him from the court. Henry fought back and usurped the throne, becoming King Henry IV on 30 September 1399, the first King of the House of Lancaster.
Henry IV fought many battles, including those against Owain Glynd?r (Owain ap Gruffydd 1354-1415), the last Welsh Prince of Wales.
When Henry IV died on 20 March 1413 his son succeeded him as Henry V.
Henry IV coins are usually classified into two groups. In 1412 the weights of both the Noble and the Penny were reduced, mainly because the King was short of money and bullion was scarce. So the period 1399-1412 is known as Heavy Coinage, and the period 1412-1413 is known as Light Coinage.