50 Pence Coins
Battle of Hastings Anniversary 50p coin

Battle of Hastings Anniversary 50p Coin

2016 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £3.00

Struck in 2016 to mark the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, this 50p commemorates the 1066 battle in which William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II - the last successful invasion of England and the start of Norman rule.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common find, popular with collectors interested in medieval British history.

Specifications

  • Diameter27.30mm
  • Weight8.00g
  • CompositionCupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
  • EdgePlain
  • Designer—
  • Obverse designerJody Clark
  • Mintage (circulation)—

Variants & values

Every finish The Royal Mint issued for this design, with issue price, mintage and value where known.

Circulating strike

  • MetalCupro-nickel
  • Guide value£3.00

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Battle of Hastings Anniversary 50p worth?

Current collector guide value is around £3.00, though this varies with condition and demand. See the full variants table on this page for issue prices and mintage by finish.

How many Battle of Hastings Anniversary 50p coins were made?

Mintage figures vary by finish - see the variants table above for the limited-edition cap and current mintage of each version.

What year was the Battle of Hastings Anniversary 50p released?

It was first issued in 2016.

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