50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Bayeux Tapestry - 10 English and French fell in battle) 2016 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Bayeux Tapestry - 10 English and French fell in battle) 2016 back
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Bayeux Tapestry - 10 English and French fell in battle

2016 year
Silver (.999) 2.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
50 Pence 0.50 JEP = USD 0.66
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
2.5 g
Size
18.72 × 10.5 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#356091
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Part of scene number 53 from Bayeux Tapestry: English and French fell at the same time in battle

Script: Latin

Lettering: FRANCI IN PRELIO

Unabridged legend: [HIC CECIDERUNT SIMUL ANGLI ET] FRANCI IN PR[O]ELIO

Translation: Here English and French fell at the same time in battle

Edge

Plain

Comment

See here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayeux_Tapestry_tituli point 38.

This is the coin number 10 in the 12-coins collection:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, which took place in 1066. The coin's design depicts a scene from the Bayeux Tapestry, which is a 70-meter long embroidered cloth that tells the story of the events leading up to the battle. The coin's design shows 10 English and French knights engaged in battle, with the inscription "Bayeux Tapestry - 10 English and French fell in battle" around the edge. This coin is a rare and unique collector's item that is sure to interest history buffs and coin collectors alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  9500 - - - - - -

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