500 YEARS OF THE CROWN -
1/10 OZ GOLD PROOF
500 Years of the Crown - 1/10 oz Gold Proof
OFFICIAL ROYAL MINT ISSUE – EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT MDM
▶ Introduced in August 1526 during the reign of Henry VIII and initially known as the „crown of the rose“, the crown endured as a mainstay of the British coinage, weathering recession and revival.
▶ Now, The Royal Mint marks half a millenia since the crown`s introduction to Britain`s coinage.
▶ Celebrate 500 years of a regal coin, struck by the mint that issued the first crown piece in 1526!
| 500 YEARS OF THE CROWN - 1/10 OZ GOLD PROOF | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/10 oz |
| Metal | Gold |
| Quality | Proof |
| Purity | .999 |
| Face Value | 10 Pounds |
| Issuing Country | United Kingdom |
| Diameter | 16.50 mm |
| Mintage | 1.000 |
| Special feature | Obverse features a decorative border with five roses, one for each century |
