1491 - 1991 Henry VIII Medallion

1991 Henry VIII Silver Medallion Reverse

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1991 Henry VIII Silver Medallion Obverse

1991 Henry VIII Silver Medallion in Presentation Box

1991 Henry VIII Silver Medallion Certificate Obverse

1991 Henry VIII Silver Medallion Certificate Reverse

1491 - 1991 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Henry VIII Silver Medallion by the Royal Mint

The Royal Mint issued a silver medallion in 1999 in order to commemorate 500 years since the birth of King Henry VIII.

Price and Availability

Quantity	Rate	Buy
1	£195.00

Henry VIII

Henry was born on 28th June, 1491. After his father died, in 1509, Henry took over the throne. During his 24 year reign, he famously had six wives.

He died in 1547, at the age of 55.

Obverse

The obverse shows a portrait of Henry. The text reads - HENRY VIII. 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH. 28TH JUNE 1491.

Reverse
The reverse is a shield bearing various heraldic devices, presumably symbolising the Royal Mint, with the legend:- ROYAL MINT
CENTENARY MEDAL

Specifications

Description	Diameter	Issue	Weight	Alloy	AMW
Henry VIII 500th Anniversary Medallion, Silver	63.40 mms*	2,500	152.5 grams	.925	4.5353 troy ounces

Notes
AMW = Actual Metal Weight = Weight of pure precious metal content in troy ounces.
* Royal Mint Stated diameter in millimetres = 63.

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