Sell 2009 Henry VIII £5 Gold Proof
2009 Henry VIII £5 Gold Proof (500th accession anniversary). Mintage 1,509, 22ct gold, 39.94g. Current values £2,200–£7,000+. Verification guide.
Typical UK collector & dealer range for circulated examples
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Market Valuation & Pricing Notes
Values reflect completed dealer listings and auction results for boxed examples with COA. Raw uncirculated coins typically trade £2,200-£3,500. Graded PF69 examples realize £4,500-£5,500; PF70 Ultra Cameo commands £5,500-£7,000+. Bullion melt value ~£1,800 (at £1,950/oz). The 1,509 mintage and historical theme sustain strong collector demand.
Physical Authentication Checkpoints
Our specialists verify these exact specifications when appraising your 2009 Henry VIII £5 Gold Proof:
- Weight: 39.94g (22ct gold)
- Diameter: 38.61mm
- Edge: Milled
- Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley 4th portrait of QEII, legend ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2009, IRB initials below truncation
- Reverse: John Bergdahl design – full-length Henry VIII facing, flanked by H and R (Henricus Rex) within cinquefoil Tudor rose border, legend ·THE ACCESSION OF HENRY VIII 1509· above, FIVE POUNDS below
- Original Royal Mint presentation case (maroon leatherette) and individually numbered certificate of authenticity (1–1509)
- COA matches coin edge number where applicable; certificate signed by Royal Mint Director of Commemorative Coins
Coin Specifications
- Catalogue ID
- UK-2009-HENRY8-5GP
- Denomination
- £5
- Issue Year
- 2009
- Rarity Tier
- Key Date Gold
- Mintage
- 1,509
- Weight
- 39.94 grams
- Metal Composition
- 22 Carat Gold (916.7 fine)
Common Fakes & Variant Confusion
Not a mint error – standard commemorative issue. Confusion risks: (1) Guernsey 2009 Henry VIII £5 Gold Proof (also 1,509 mintage, different obverse legend/authority); (2) Silver Proof, Silver Piedfort, Platinum Piedfort, and Cupro-Nickel versions of same design; (3) Coins removed from 2009 'Kew' 5-coin gold proof sets – verify standalone COA numbering; (4) Unboxed raw coins – authenticate weight/dimensions and die diagnostics (Bergdahl initials JB on reverse truncation).
Best Ways to Sell Your 2009 Henry VIII £5 Gold Proof
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Specialist UK Coin Dealers (Chards, Allgold Coins, London Coin Company)
Fast settlement, expert authentication, retail markup 15–25% over wholesale; best for boxed/COA examples
Major Numismatic Auctions (Noonans, Spink, Baldwin's, Royal Mint Auctions, The Coin Cabinet)
Competitive bidding for graded PF69/PF70; 15–20% buyer's premium + vendor commission; 60–90 day cycle
eBay UK (Graded/Slabbed)
Global reach, fees ~12.8% + PayPal; requires NGC/PCGS slab for buyer confidence; raw coins sell at discount
Bullion Dealers (BullionByPost, Atkinsons, Sharps Pixley)
Immediate payment near melt value (~£1,800); numismatic premium largely lost; suitable only for impaired coins
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