50 Pence - Elizabeth II Battle of Hastings; Gold Proof

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2016
Value	50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.62
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 ↑↑
Number	N# 91262 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	Sp# H41, Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. And 2 more volumes. KM# 1376b Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings

Obverse

Fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·
J.C

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Jody Clark

Jody Clark is a British engraver employed by the Royal Mint, notable for designing the fifth and latest portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to feature on coins of the pound sterling.

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

Mint

Comments

Released as part of the 2016 annual gold proof sets (82 sales), as well as individually (319 sales) the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.
Issue Limit: 500

©The Royal Mint, 2016

See also

• 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Battle of Hastings)
• 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings; Silver Piedfort)
• 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings; Silver Proof)
• 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Battle of Hastings; Gold Piedfort)

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Numista Rarity index: 97

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Bullion value: USD 881.07

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