© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
100 Pounds - Charles III Henry VIII; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.21 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#354763 |
|---|---|
| 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: 261.
© 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.
