Medal - The Great Seals of the Realm King Henry VIII, 1oz Fine Silver
Medal - The Great Seals of the Realm King Henry VIII, 1oz Fine Silver
€443,630.00
Location
United Kingdom
Year
2024
Type
Medals/Coin
replicas
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.21 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Henry VIII is seated upon a Renaissance throne, holding royal regalia (and orb and sceptre in each hand). Below the seated King on his throne is the image of a Tudor Rose. A legend surrounds the seated portrait of the King.
Obverse lettering
HERIC`
. 8 . D.G. AGLIE . Z . FRACIE . R FIDEI . DEFESOR . Z . DNS .
HIB.` (Translation: Henry the Eighth, by the Grace of God King of England and France, Defender of the Faith, and Lord of Ireland)
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
The arms of England and France quarterly encircled by the collar of the Order of the Garter. A Latin motto surrounds the coin.
Reverse lettering
ORDINE
IVNGVNTVR ET PERSTANT FEDERE CVNCTA (Translation: All things are joined by order and stand firm by treaty)
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)