1⁄12 Shilling - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings) 1966 front 1⁄12 Shilling - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings) 1966 back
1⁄12 Shilling - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings) 1966 photo
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1⁄12 Shilling - Elizabeth II Battle of Hastings

1966 year
Bronze 9.4 g 30.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1966
Value
1⁄12 Shilling (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (1813-1971)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.4 g
Diameter
30.8 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
27 December 1971
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#6935
Rarity index
9%

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 TWELFTH 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 a depiction of King Harold II, who was the King of England at the time of the battle, and the reverse side features a representation of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the battle.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1966  30000 - - - - - -

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