United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Henry VIII Accession Quincentenary, Gold Proof — Elizabeth II (2009)
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About this coin
Five-pound commemorative marking five centuries since Henry VIII’s accession in 1509, with a full-length royal portrait.
Obverse
Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait faces right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2009
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Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Henry VIII is shown full length, facing forward between H and R, beneath the accession inscription and above the denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering
THE ACCESSION OF HENRY VIII 1509
H R
·FIVE POUNDS·
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Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Base-metal BU and proof finishes and the separate precious-metal types are distinguished. The edge motto means a rose without a thorn.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 1130 |
2009Proof
Mintage 1130