10 Pounds - Charles III (Henry VIII; Silver Proof) 2023 front 10 Pounds - Charles III (Henry VIII; Silver Proof) 2023 back
10 Pounds - Charles III (Henry VIII; Silver Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

10 Pounds - Charles III Henry VIII; Silver Proof

2023 year
Silver (.999) 156.3 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
156.3 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#354760
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned facing portrait of Henry VIII within beaded inner circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: hЄnRIC'xVIII'xDI'xGRΛ 'xΛGL'xFRΛ'xZ'xhIB'xRЄX

Unabridged legend: Henricus VIII Dei Gratia Angliae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex

Translation: Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The fifth issue in a 5-year series, the British Monarchs, there will be a total of 21 monarchs, featuring iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanover and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

This release features a remastered portrait of Henry VIII that appeared on Tudor coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 257.

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of King Henry VIII, also known as Charles III, in a modern interpretation, while still maintaining the traditional style of coinage. This design was created by sculptor and designer, John Bergdahl, and it's the first time that King Henry VIII has been featured on a British coin.