Диаметр: 38.61, мм
Вес: 28.28, грамм
Металл: copper-nickel
Качество: BUNC

Монетный двор: Royal Mint
Тираж: 100000

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Designer (Reverse) John Bergdahl
Designer (Obverse) Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS

Henry VIII succeeded to the throne on 21 April 1509 and was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 24 June the same year, just 2 weeks before his 18th birthday. He is perhaps the most famous of the Tudor monarchs and, in 2009, the Royal Mint has struck a magnificent £5 coin to mark the 500th anniversary of his accession.

Leaving a Legacy

Henry VIII reigned for almost 4 decades and they were formative years for the monarchy, the church and the state. His greatest legacy is perhaps the establishment of the Royal Navy. His long-term failure was dynastic: he left 3 children, but no grandchildren. Learn more about Henry VIII.

Designing Henry VIII’s Anniversary Coin

This crown piece marks the 500th anniversary of the accession of Henry VIII: its new reverse design was created by John Bergdahl who was inspired by the majestic standing portrait of Henry by Hans Holbein. In the portrait, which is taken from a contemporary work by Holbein, Henry is shown standing before a frieze of roses in the 'antique' style much favoured in the carvings and tapestries of the period. He is presented within a petal-shaped device used frequently to frame portraits on medieval coins. The cipher HR (Henry Rex) is taken from an elaborately engraved gun barrel of the time and all is enclosed within a rope border representing the Royal Navy.