© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Battle of Hastings; Silver Proof
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 8 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#220174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
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 issued also issued in copper-nickel, silver piedfort, gold proof and gold piedfort.Issue Limit: 1,969
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings; Silver 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 an image of King Harold II, who was the King of England at the time of the battle, and the reverse side features an image of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the battle. The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1934 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings; Silver Proof) 2019 coin.
