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This specimen was lot 20018 in Ponterio sale 176 (Chicago, August 2013), where it sold for $18,800. The catalog description^[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. Henry IV, 1399-1413. Noble, ND (1412-13). Light Coinage. Stunning Henry IV Light Coinage Noble-Ex: Garrett S-1715; North-1355; Fr-106. 107.9 grains. King standing on ship, holding sword and shield, with three lis in upper left quadrant. Rv. ‘H’ at center of cross; alternating crowns and lis within eight arches. Cross pattée. Very rare. Some minor, as made weakness at high points on the obverse is observed on this virtually Mint State coin. The well-made flan glistens with crisp luster. Very minor legend shortening seen on the reverse. Certainly one of the finest known of this type and exemplary Garrett Collection pedigree (with antique tag). Worthy of strong competition. Choice Extremely Fine. Ex: Garrett Collection Part II, Bank Leu/Numismatic Fine Arts, October 16-18, 1984, lot 784 (at 8500 Swiss Francs); John Work Garrett; Spink Numismatic Circular XXXII 9-10 (1924): 33520 with the tag at 21 Pounds 10 Shillings."