The £5 Henry VIII commemorative coin that is yours for £4,400 - Telegraph How about that? The £5 Henry VIII commemorative coin that is yours for £4,400 A £5 coin issued to commemorate 500 years since Henry VIII came to the throne will cost more than £4,000 to buy. A new crown coin produced by the Royal Mint to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne. Photo: PA By Richard Alleyne 4:02PM BST 08 Jun 2009 The Royal Mint has issued 100 of the Crowns in platinum at £4,400 each to mark a reign which instigated the Golden Age in English History. It is the first time in more than 450 years that the monarch's head has graced a coin and Royal Mint hope they will become treasured mementoes of his controversial reign. Dave Knight, Director of Commemorative Coin at the Royal Mint, said: 'Love him or hate him, Henry VIII is undoubtedly one of history's most influential monarchs.

"His reign changed the face of England forever and we felt it was essential that this remarkable period of history was commemorated with a lasting and treasured memento." A further 1,509 (the year he came to power) coins in gold are also available for £1,195 each with 10,000 more in silver, priced at £44.95, and 100,000 in nickel for £9.99. The Royal Mint's coin shows the great king standing before a frieze of roses in the 'antique' style much favoured in the carvings and tapestries of the period. The edge of the coin features a Latin inscription "ROSA SINE SPINA", which was also used on Henry VIII's own coinage and translates as 'Rose without a Thorn'. Big, Bold, Beautiful British Piedforts Big, Bold, Beautiful British Piedforts BJ Searls - February 28, 2012 Expansion of the PCGS World Coin Registry has been extremely interesting and challenging.

When a request for British Piedfort sets came across my desk, my first thought was, "what the heck is a piedfort?" I had seen the name in passing, but really had no idea of the coin's history or even what the coin was. My research began and to my surprise I found the piedfort to be a very interesting area of numismatics geared especially for collectors. The origin of the word is French, spelled "piefort" and pronounced "pee-ay-for" with the "t" silent. The most commonly accepted spelling is "piedfort." Translated it means "heavy weight" or "heavy measure" and that is exactly what it is. It is a coin or pattern that is about twice the weight and thickness of a regular issue. An excellent illustration of the piedfort's thickness relative to a regular issue can be found on Wikipedia . Today, a number of countries mint piedforts expressly for collectors, but the original piedfort served a different purpose. The coins can be traced back to the 12th century when French monarchs may have issued them as presentation pieces. In England, the piedfort first made an appearance during the reign of Edward I. These were in the form of thick silver pennies.

In the Middle Ages, when there was no centralized mint in England, it is surmised that piedforts were given to various mints outside London so engravers could copy the design. The gold double-sovereigns, which were probably issued as presentation pieces for Henry VII, are the most recognizable early issues. A sixpence in 1588 is the last known British example until 1982 when the Royal Mint issued a silver 20 pence piedfort featuring the Royal Badge of the Rose of England. Urban myth? The respected Spink catalogue of British coins lists a 1973 50 pence commemorative as the first piedfort of the modern era; however, there is no mention of this coin by the Royal Mint. Spink describes the 1973 50 pence commemorative for the Accession to European Economic Community as a silver coin with a thicker planchet than the circulation strike coin, though not double the size. The coin is said to have been presented to the EEC Finance Ministers. To date, no 1973 piedfort has been graded by PCGS.

Through the 80s and 90s, mintages of the British piedforts averaged 10,000 for each issue. In the 21st century, the mintages decreased. The 2005 Â£5 200th Anniversary of the Death of Lord Nelson commemorative in platinum only had a mintage of 200. The 2008, only 150 Â£5 450th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth I platinum piedforts were struck. And, the platinum versions of the 2009 Â£5 500th Anniversary of the Accession of King Henry VIII and the 2010 Â£5 350th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Monarchy only had a mintage of 100 each. These are big, beautifully designed, proof coins with contrasting cameo devices. In recent years, the Royal Mint has done exemplary work on their commemorative designs which have then been parlayed into the piedfort issues.

From celebrating the birthdays of dignitaries and historical figures, moments in history, to the more recent Olympic issues, the designs are as varied as they are unique. Silver, gold and platinum are all represented. While some penny, 2 pence, 5 pence, 10 pence and 20 pence piedforts were produced, the Royal Mint has concentrated its production on the bigger denominations. With the exclusion of the 1973 issue, the 50 pence was produced regularly beginning in 1992. The first Â£1 piedfort was minted in 1983. Â£2 came onto the scene in 1989, and the Â£5 was introduced in 2000. Beginning in 1997 the silver Â£2 piedforts featured a gold-plated ring around the circumference. The 1999 Â£2 Rugby World Cup silver issue is unique in that the piedfort features a colored hologram on the reverse. Another great design is the 2009 Â£2 200th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin. It features the profile of Darwin facing the profile of an ape.

One of my personal favorites is the new 2012 Charles Dickens gold-plated silver Â£2. This coin was issued to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth Charles Dickens. The design is unique in that it is a modern depiction of a Victorian image. Incorporating the titles of some of Dickens' work, the designer, Matthew Dent, has created the likeness of a well-known profile by using letters. If you look closely, you'll recognize the names of novels such as Oliver Twist and Great Expectations. The edge is inscribed "SOMETHING WILL TURN UP" which is a quote from David Copperfield. In the PCGS Set Registry you'll find seven composites for British Piedforts. A special thank you goes to Ingram at The London Coin Company who has provided valuable guidance in the establishment of these sets.

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2008 Prince Charles 60th Birthday, Five Pound Crown 2008 450th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth I, Two Pounds 2008 100th Anniversary of the 1908 London Olympic s, One Pound 2008 Royal Shield of Arms, 2009 a 4-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2009 500th Anniversary of the Accession of Henry VIII , Two Pounds 2009 250th Anniversary of the Birth of Robert Burns , Two Pounds 2009 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Charles Darwin , Fifty Pence 2009 250th Anniversary of Kew Gardens all FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, total issue price over £1200 1958 Proof Set 2009 12 coins Five Pounds Henry VIII , Two Pounds (3) Darwin , Robert Burns and standard issues, Fifty Pence Kew Gardens 250th Anniversary , plus the 'Shield of Arms' set FDC in slide case, The 2003 Silver Proof Pied

fort Collection a 3-coin set comprising Two Pounds DNA, One Pound and Fifty Pence WSPU Silver Proof Piedforts FDC cased as issued with certificate, One Pound Patterns a 4-coin set 2003 Bridges Silver Proofs FDC cased as issued with certificate, One Pound 1999 Silver Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, Royal Mint Year Set 2006 UNC in the wallet of issue, Royal Mint Year Set 2009 UNC on the card of issue, Five Pound Crowns (4) 1997 Diamond Wedding , 2000 Millennium (2), 2005 Trafalgar Silver Proofs, Two Pounds 1998 Silver Proof, One Pound 2003 Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 2004 4-minute mile Silver Proof, Twenty Pence 1982 Silver Proof all FDC uncased in capsules 2535 Proof Set 2009 12 coins all struck in Silver Five Pounds Henry VIII , Two Pounds (3) Darwin , Robert Burns and standard issues, Fifty Pence Kew Gardens 250th Anniversary , plus the '

Shield of Arms' set FDC in slide case, The 2003 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection a 3-coin set comprising Two Pounds DNA, One Pound and Fifty Pence WSPU Silver Proof Piedforts FDC cased as issued with certificate, One Pound Patterns a 4-coin set 2003 Bridges Silver Proofs FDC cased as issued with certificate, One Pound 1999 Silver Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, Royal Mint Year Set 2006 UNC in the wallet of issue, Royal Mint Year Set 2009 UNC on the card of issue, Five Pound Crowns (4) 1997 Diamond Wedding , 2000 Millennium (2), 2005 Trafalgar Silver Proofs, Two Pounds 1998 Silver Proof, One Pound 2003 Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 2004 4-minute mile Silver Proof, Twenty Pence 1982 Silver proof all FDC uncased in capsules Royal Mint Produces Coins Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of Henry VIII’s Accession to the Throne Henry VIII – Star of the Stage, Movies,

 Recordings, Television – and Now Coins Royal Mint Produces Coins Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of Henry VIII’s Accession to the Throne Henry VIII has found his way into popular culture – in a play by Shakespeare, 1933 motion picture (“The Private Life of Henry VIII”) starring Charles Laughton, the number one record by Herman's Hermits in 1965 (“I'm Henry VIII, I Am”), and recently as a popular series on cable television--about Henry VIII’s reign that they describe as “hallmarked by political and religious upheaval, violence and corruption.” The British mint issued Henry VIII coins during his 38-year reign (1509-47), and now the Royal Mint has struck coins for Great Britain commemorating the 500th anniversary of hisaccession to the throne at the age of 17.

The design on the proof gold and brilliant uncirculated copper-nickel coins shows Henry VIII standing before a frieze of roses in the "antique" style favored in the carvings and tapestries of the period. On the edge is a Latin inscription, Rosa Sine Spina (Rose Without a Thorn), which was also used on Henry VIII's own coinage. Additional details include the initials HR (Henry Rex) which represents his personal monogram and a rope border surrounding the coin's design which symbolizes the Royal Navy. "Love him or hate him, Henry VIII is undoubtedly one of history's most influential monarchs," said Dave Knight, Director of Commemorative Coins at the Royal Mint. "His reign changed the face of England forever and we felt it was essential that this remarkable period of history was commemorated with a lasting and treasured momento." Only 1,509 of the gold proof coins have been produced, 1509 being the year that Henry came to the throne, at the issue price of $2,000. An affordable copper-nickel brilliant uncirculated version is available in a colorful folder for only $19.95.

In addition, The Royal Mint has struck just 200 impressive silver proof coins containing one kilo (over 32 troy oz.) of pure silver for Alderney--the most northerly of the Channel Islands and a British Crown dependency. Designed by Mark Jamieson, the reverse features a handsome portrait of Henry VIII. Each kilo coin comes in a luxurious presentation case, featuring an individually numbered plaque and booklet incorporating a Certificate of Authenticity, and is priced at $2000. The Henry VIII commemorative coins can be ordered by calling official distributor Panda America at 800-472-6327 or on their web site at . * Items not shown actual size. Prices subject to change due to market fluctuations please call or logon to our website for our most current pricing. Sort by: 2009 Accession of King Henry VIII Coin - YouTube 2009 Accession of King Henry VIII Coin Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented.

This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 2, 2010 Visit: King Henry VIII ascended to the English throne on 21 April, 1509. A larger-than-life character who transformed English history and culture and has remained one of the world's most popular monarchs for 500 years.The Isle of Man's glorious new coin commemorates the 500th Anniversary of his Accession. Appropriately, he is surrounded by his six wives, in the order of marriage, as well as by two Tudor Roses to symbolize the Tudor dynasty. Of special importance, this coin also represents 500 years of royal history, from Henry VIII on one side... to Queen Elizabeth II on the other. It's a truly remarkable coin that collectors and historians of all ages will be eager to own. Add this awesome sterling silver piece it to your collection today! coin henry viii | eBay coin henry viii: 1 2 eBay determines this price through a machine learned model of the product's sale prices within the last 90 days.

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Royal Mint and Royal Mail £5 coin showcases created by Silk Pearce | Design | The Drum Royal Mint and Royal Mail £5 coin showcases created by Silk Pearce By Staff Writer -17 April 2009 16:19pm A special coin cover for The Royal Mint and Royal Mail which showcases two new £5 coins have been created by Silk Pearce to celebrate the lives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. A special coin cover for The Royal Mint and Royal Mail which showcases two new £5 coins have been created by Silk Pearce to celebrate the lives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The coin cover is designed to appeal to those with a historical interest and includes includes two stamps from a new set called The House of Tudor; a richly illustrated insert card with information on the Tudor era along with two specially-struck uncirculated £5 coins. The Henry VIII crown celebrates the 500th anniversary of his accession to the throne in 1509 and the second coin, issued in 2008, marks the 450th anniversary of Elizabeth I’s accession in 1558. Silk Pearce’s design for the envelope uses portraits and quotes from Henry and Elizabeth against a floral Tudor pattern.

The insert card, which was also designed and written by the consultancy, featuring images of Hampton Court, oil paintings and facts and coinage from the period. Each cover is individually numbered as part of a limited edition of 20,000. The front face of the Henry VIII £5 crown has been designed by sculptor John Bergdahl and the one for Elizabeth I by silversmith Rod Kelly. The House of Tudor set of six stamps is being issued by Royal Mail, with each stamp showing an individual portrait of one of the Tudor monarchs.

Question: Which monarch's 500th anniversary of accession was featured on a 2009 commemorative £5 coin?
Answer: Henry the Eighth