Throughout the whole of his reign, Henry VIII invested heavily in the development and growth of the Navy. Growing the fleet by 10 times it size, he took it from 5 to 50 ships earning him the nickname 'Father of the English Navy'.
A typical Tudor battleship can be seen in full colour on the reverse of this 24-carat gold plated commemorative. The obverse is truly unique as it features a real ruby centred on a Tudor Rose.
This regal commemorative is part of the Tudor Times Collection which showcases iconic events, people and symbols from this fascinating period of time.
