© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Battle of Hastings; Gold Proof
2019 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#220176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Image of King Harold with an arrow in his eye and three in his shield dividing date, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE OF HASTINGS
10 66
JB
2016
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Plain
Comment
First issued in 2016 to commemorate the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, this 2019 issue formed part of the 5-coin British Military set celebrating 50 years of the 50p and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold piedfort.Issue Limit: 75
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings; Gold Proof) 2019 from United Kingdom is that it commemorates the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, a significant event in English history that took place on October 14, 1066. The coin's design features a depiction of King Harold II, who was killed in the battle, and the reverse side shows a representation of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the battle. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 75 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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