© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Battle of Hastings; Silver Proof
2016 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 | 2016 |
| 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#91261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
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
Released as part of the 2016 annual silver proof sets, as well as individually (2,338 sales) the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 6,000©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings; Silver Proof) 2016 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 mintage was limited to 2,100 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3379 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 2016 coin.
