(New)1 oz 2023 Tudor Beasts The Black Bull of Clarence Gold Coin

Description

The Royal Mint’s Tudor Beasts coin collection continues with the newest release, the strong and steadfast Black Bull of Clarence.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1 oz of 9999 Fine Gold
• Obverse: Features an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III
• Reverse: Features the Black Bull of Clarence holding a shield with the Tudor rose, along with the metal weight, type, and purity

The Black Bull of Clarence is the first coin in the series to feature the obverse portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.

Centuries ago, mighty Royal Beasts stood guard at Hampton Court Palace, watching over Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour. Representing royal ancestry and asserting the monarch’s power, The Royal Mint now celebrates the symbolism of the Royal Tudor Beasts in a popular bullion coin collection.

The Black Bull of Clarence is a mighty, formidable beast and a heraldic symbol affiliated with the rise of the House of York during the fifteenth century. On its shield, the bull bears the Tudor Rose, which Henry VII created to symbolize his marriage to Elizabeth of York and the union of the two great houses, the House of York and the House of Lancaster. Intent on establishing the might and power of the Tudor dynasty, as well as legitimizing his position on the throne of England, Henry VIII chose the heraldic beast to flank the Moat Bridge leading into Hampton Court Palace, no doubt as an indication to anyone who entered that he was a faithful and formidable monarch.

ABOUT THE ROYAL MINT

The Royal Mint is internationally recognized as one of the most prestigious and highly acclaimed mints in the world, with a history of over 1100 years. The Royal Mint produces original coin collections, investment grade bullion, as well as currency for over 60 countries, including England and the UK. Popular series from The Royal Mint include Britannia products, Queen’s Beast, British Music Legends, and Myths and Legends.