5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Hastings
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#210609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin commemorating the Battle of Hastings in 1066, features an image of King Harold II, who died in the battle, on one side, and Queen Elizabeth II on the other.
