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Specifications |
| Issued |
2011 |
| Diameter |
28.4mm |
| Weight |
12g |
| Composition |
Outer: nickel-brass 76%
copper, 4% nickel, 20% zinc |
| Composition |
Inner: Cupro-nickel 75%
copper, 25% nickel |
| Obverse |
Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Reverse |
John Bergdahl |
| Edge |
Milled |
| Inscription |
Your noblest shippe 1511 |
| Mintage |
1,040,000 |
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| B.U pack |
C |
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| £8.20 |
L |
| 2011 |
I |
| UKMRBU |
C |
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Sold 8,277 |
K |
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Design
details:
Artist John Bergdahl FRBS created a design that shows the Mary Rose in her
prime, complete with the all-important banners and streamers that made
Tudor vessels so beautiful and instantly recognisable. The carrack Tudor
warship profile is clearly shown, with the high ‘castles’ fore and aft,
and an impressive number of heavy guns. Looking at the stern of the ship,
it’s easy to see the gradually narrowing width of the decks, designed to
make the ship more stable and to make boarding more difficult. The
inscription around the edge of the coin reads: YOUR NOBLEST SHIPPE 1511.
My interview with John can be found on the Check your Change Facebook
group.
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