© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
500 Pounds - Charles III Henry VIII; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 156.3 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 156.3 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#354768 |
|---|---|
| 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: 27.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both a portrait of King Charles III (based on a famous portrait of Henry VIII) and a depiction of the Tudor rose, symbolizing the union of the houses of York and Lancaster.
