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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Battle of Hastings
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#229612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Depiction of Battle of Hastings, based on a scene from the Bayeux Tapestry, with a cameo inset depicting William the Conqueror.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE OF HASTINGS
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings) 2008 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) features an image of King Harold II, who was the King of England at the time of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The coin's design is based on the Bayeux Tapestry, which is a famous embroidered cloth that depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England. The coin's reverse side features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, while the obverse side features King Harold II with an arrow in his eye, which is a reference to the legend of how he died during the battle.
