Henry VII piece that is on offer at Royal Mint (Image: ROYAL MINT)
Napoleon s ultimate ambition was to invade England with around 100,000 men from the northern coastal city of Boulogne, but his attempts were crushed by Britain s superior naval might.
Although he failed, he is considered one of the greatest generals in history, with the Duke of Wellington - who helped defeat him in the Battle of Waterloo - arguing “his presence in the field made the difference of 40,000 men .
Yet, had Napoleon gone on to claim victory and seize England, the future of the country s currency - and that of Royal Mint itself - could have been completely different.