Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint
  • 100 Pounds 2022, Sp# BMGA1, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, British Monarchs Collection, Henry VII
  • 100 Pounds 2022, Sp# BMGA1, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, British Monarchs Collection, Henry VII
  • 100 Pounds 2022, Sp# BMGA1, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, British Monarchs Collection, Henry VII, Box with a certificate of authenticity
Description

The Royal Mint has launched (24th January 2022) a dynamic and ambitious new numismatic collector series that focuses on the 1,000-year-old kingdom and the sovereigns who have played a pivotal role in shaping the realm. Some of the most legendary monarchs have worn the English or British crown and the newly launched “British Monarchs Collection” uniquely celebrates these iconic kings and queens by providing a numismatic snapshot of their reign and chapters of history they represent. This five-year series features 21 monarchs in total, including iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanoverian and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

Beginning with the founder of the Tudor dynasty, the first coin in The British Monarchs Collection features a coinage portrait of Henry VII that first appeared more than 500 years ago.

Obverse

The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings.

The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewelry has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace.

ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX means Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Jody Clark

ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·100 POUNDS·2022·
J.C

Reverse

Depicts a finely recreated effigy of King Henry VII as he appeared on his silver hammered coinage.

Henry VII (1457–1509) was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death in 1509. He was the first monarch of the House of Tudor.

Henry was successful in restoring power and stability to the English monarchy following the civil war. He is credited with a number of administrative, economic and diplomatic initiatives. His supportive policy toward England's wool industry and his standoff with the Low Countries had long-lasting benefit to the English economy. He paid very close attention to detail, and instead of spending lavishly he concentrated on raising new revenues. He introduced several new taxes, which stabilised the government's finances. Henry reigned for nearly 24 years and was peacefully succeeded by his son, Henry VIII.

HENRIC VII DI GRA REX AGL Z means Henry the Seventh, by the Grace of God, King of England.

Engraver: Alexander von Bruchsal, a goldsmith, medalist and die engraver responsible for coin dies for King Henry VII of England between 1494 and 1504.

HENRIC' · VII' · DI' · GRA' · REX · AGL' · Z

Edge

100 Pounds

5th portrait, One Ounce Gold Proof Coin
Sp# BMGA1
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.9999
Weight 31.21 g
Diameter 32.69 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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