Henry VIII AD 1509-1547 Gold Crown of the Double Rose
£5,500.00
Henry VIII AD 1509-1547 Gold Crown of the Double Rose
2nd Coinage
Double rose crowned. hK both crowned in field. (Henry and Katherine of Aragon)/Crowned/ Shield
mm. rose
S2273; 25mm, 3.75g
A fantastic example, well struck on an even, round flan with little wear.
Henry VIII was the second son of Henry VII and before becoming king had considered an ecclesiastical career. He is largely remembered for his break with Rome, the dissolution of the monasteries and for having 6 wives. He is also remembered for his de basement of the currency which helped finance his wars with France and Scotland. By the time of the 3rd Issue some of the coinage contained so little silver that the copper alloy underneath was revealed. This earnt Henry the nickname Old Coppernose.
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