DescriptionHampton Court Palace is a magnificent testament to the ambitions of one of England’s most notorious monarchs. Built in the early sixteenth century, Henry VIII claimed the estate as his residence. Following his marriage to Jane Seymour in 1536, Henry VIII commissioned a commanding entrance to the palace, presenting several majestic beasts to honour his new Queen Consort. These beasts that were chosen to appear on the Moat Bridge include the Seymour Panther, the Lion of England, the Yale of Beaufort, the Bull of Clarence and the Seymour Unicorn; the line-up also features the Tudor Dragon, the Queen’s Panther, the Greyhound of Richmond, the Queen’s Lion and the Royal Dragon.Crafted in collaboration with renowned sculptor and illustrator David Lawrence, The Royal Tudor Beasts 2027 UK Coin features all ten of these royal beasts and brings The Royal Mint’s commemorative collection celebrating the Royal Tudor Beasts to a close.Designed by acclaimed artist David LawrenceThe reverse features the ten Royal Tudor Beasts that appear on the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court PalaceAccompanied by packaging that delves into the history and significanceof each of the Royal Tudor Beasts, providing a captivating glimpse into Tudor heraldry and royal traditionCreated in collaboration with the experts at Historic Royal Palaces
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