© The Royal Mint, 2009
© The Royal Mint, 2009
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II King Henry VIII; Gold Proof
2009 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#134930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Facing full length portrait of King Henry VIII divides monogram, legend above, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE ACCESSION OF HENRY VIII 1509
H R
·FIVE POUNDS·
JB
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: ROSA SINE SPINA
Translation: A rose without a thorn
Comment
Issued individually. The design was also produced in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and platinum piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2009
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting King Henry VIII, who was the second Tudor king of England and ruled from 1509 until his death in 1547. The coin's design is based on a famous portrait of King Henry VIII by Hans Holbein the Younger, a German artist who was active in England during the Tudor period. The coin's gold content and Proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1130 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (King Henry VIII; Gold Proof) 2009 coin.
