2023 British Monarchs King Henry VIII – 1oz Gold Proof

The 2023 British Monarchs King Henry VIII - 1oz Gold Proof

The fifth coin in the Royal Mint's British Monarchs series is King Henry VIII. This is the gold proof version.

Henry VIII was born in 28 June 1491, his parents being King Henry VII of England, Elizabeth of York. He became King in 1509 aged just seventeen.

Henry was well educated and athletic, standing six feet tall. Henry liked to have his own way and could ruthlessly enforce it, and in doing so blew the fortune left him by his Father. He split with the Pope who didn't allow him to divorce, leading the King to become the head of the Church of England. He built a large Navy and heavily debased the currency.

Henry VIII is perhaps most well know for having six wives: Catherine of Aragon (m. 1509; ann. 1533); Anne Boleyn (m. 1533; ann. 1536); Jane Seymour (m. 1536; d. 1537); Anne of Cleves (m. 1540; ann. 1540); Catherine Howard (m. 1540; d. 1542); and Catherine Parr (m. 1543).

Three of Henry's children had a turn on the throne: Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I.

These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop.

The Reverse shows an image of Henry VIII as it would have been traditionally shown on coins of his reign.

The Obverse, by Martin Jennings, shows the portrait of King Charles III.

Edge is milled.

The Limited edition mintage of only 100 (max mintage 261).

Image credit: The Royal Mint

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