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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
¼ Shilling - Elizabeth II Battle of Hastings
1966 year| Nickel brass | 6.8 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | ¼ Shilling (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1813-1971) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 27 December 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#5720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Arms of Jersey, three lions passant to left on shield, dates on either side and legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BAILIWICK OF JERSEY
1066 1966
ONE FOURTH OF A SHILLING
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
1066 is the commemorated date; the coin was made in 1966.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, which took place in 1066. The coin's design features an image of King Harold II, who was the King of England at the time of the battle, and a depiction of the Norman invasion. The coin's mintage was limited to 250,000, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Shilling - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings) 1966 coin.
