Battle of Hastings 50p

Battle of Hastings 50p Coin

The Battle of Hastings 50p is sold out at The Royal Mint.

This medieval-themed coin was issued in 2016 to commemorate the 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

You can find it for sale on eBay in circulated (pocket change), Brilliant Uncirculated (BU/BUNC), Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort, and Gold Proof limited editions.

Is a Battle of Hastings 50p rare?

With a coin mintage of almost 7 million coins put into UK coin circulation, the Battle of Hastings 50p coin is not considered to be a rare coin.

How many Battle of Hastings 50p coins were made?

The Mintage figure is 6,700,000 coins for general circulation.

How much is a battle of Hastings 2016 50p coin worth?

This fifty pence coin is worth the face value of 50p however a coin collector may pay more to be able to add it to their UK coin collection.

eBay prices range from £1.40 to more for an example in great condition. The silver and gold coins obviously sell for much more. Check our 50p coin values page for the latest pricing updates and estimated values on all fifty pence coins in circulation.

There are wild reports in the British news media of UK coins selling for many thoughts of pounds. These articles are considered click-bait (just to make you click on their website link) as the eBay listings they promote cannot be proven to be completed and paid.

In July 2020, The Sun newspaper claims a Rare Battle of Hastings 50p coin sells for £63,000 which is quite unbelievable for a circulated coin when there are many others the same for sale on eBay for just a few pounds.

Battle of Hastings 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coins

The 950th Anniversary of The Battle of Hastings 2016 Brilliant-Uncirculated United Kingdom 50p Coin.

• The only official UK 50p coin to commemorate this anniversary
• Presented with detailed booklet
• Pay tribute to 1066 – William the Conqueror successfully invades Britain, changing the face of England forever
• The only visual record of the battle is depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, brought to life with this beautiful coin

Battle of Hastings BU Coin Specification

Battle of Hastings 50p Silver Proof Coin

Silver Proof Coin Reverse Image

Silver Proof Coin Obverse Image

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• The only official UK 50p coin to commemorate this anniversary
• Struck in sterling silver and only 3,000 available in this presentation
• Pay tribute to 1066 – William the Conqueror successfully invades Britain, changing the face of England forever
• The only visual record of the battle is depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, brought to life with this beautiful coin

Battle of Hastings Silver Proof Specification

Battle of Hastings 50p Silver Proof Piedfort Coin

Silver Proof Piedfort Image

• Struck in double-thickness sterling silver
• Only 1,500 available
• Presented with detailed booklet and certificate
• Pay tribute to 1066 – William the Conqueror successfully invades Britain, changing the face of England forever
• The only visual record of the battle is depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, brought to life with this beautiful coin

Battle of Hastings Silver Proof Piedfort Specification

The silver Piedfort 50p is a fitting way to mark this landmark time. Double-weighted for extra gravitas, this is a magnificent version of the only official UK coin to mark the 950th anniversary of The Battle of Hastings, a day that altered English history forever.

Battle of Hastings 50p Gold Proof Coin

Gold Proof Coin Reverse Image

Gold Proof Coin Obverse Image

Gold Proof Coin Box Image

• The only official UK 50p coin commemorating this anniversary
• Struck in 22 carat gold and only 350 available
• Presented in a classic case, with detailed booklet and certificate
• Pay tribute to 1066 – William the Conqueror successfully invades Britain, changing the face of England forever.
• The only visual record of the battle is depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, brought to life with this beautiful coin

Gold Proof Coin Specification

This magnificent gold coin, finished to the Royal Mint flawless Proof standard, is the only official UK 50p coin commemorating the 950th anniversary of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, the date that made history. Featuring an original design by seasoned artist, John Bergdahl, this coin is a fitting way to remember such a significant historical landmark.

Battle of Hastings 2016 50p BU PNC

The stamps are presented with a Brilliant Uncirculated 50p coin with a reverse design created by artist John Bergdahl, who has created some of The Royal Mint’s most talked about designs in recent years. The experienced sculptor has depicted King Harold with the famous arrow to the eye, while the all-important date takes centre stage. The set is completed by an insert card, designed by Tall Tree Ltd., which reveals how the story of this pivotal battle is told through the Bayeux Tapestry.

• A limited edition coin and stamp set
• Includes the only official United Kingdom coin struck for this historic anniversary
• Contains four stamps featuring St George’s Cross and four labels with designs inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry
• Presented with a booklet on how the tapestry tells the story of this epic battle
• Just 10,000 covers made available
• Product code: BOHBPNC
• Price on Release Date £15.95

Battle of Hastings 50p Coin Design

Reverse Design: King Harold with arrow in eye at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.Design by John Bergdahl, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry.

Obverse Design: Queen Elizabeth II portrait by Jody Clark,

First issued by The Royal Mint in 2016, this 50p coin commemorates the 950th anniversary (1066 to 2016) of this famous battle in Sussex, England.

The battle was between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, beginning the Norman conquest of England.

It took place approximately 7 miles northwest of Hastings, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex, and was a decisive Norman victory!

The artist John Bergdahi took the famous Bayeux Tapestry as his inspiration

since the tapestry captures the battle in the finest detail.

In the centre of the design for this coin, Harold is depicted in the famous scene that so many of us remember from our history lessons – when he is shot through the eye with an arrow in the heat of battle, more arrows protruding from his shield as he faces the onslaught of his opponent’s cavalry.

The coin has the words “BATTLE OF HASTINGS” with Years 1066 and 2016.

The other side has a picture of Her Majesty The Queen and the words “50 PENCE”.

Mark the date that made history with this historical 50p coin

1066 – the famous date