What’s the Battle of Hastings 50p worth?
Based on our research, the 2016 Battle of Hastings 50p coin value to a coin collector is:
| Coin Variant | Collector Value |
|---|---|
| Circulated : Mintage: 6,700,000 Scarcity = Common | £0.50 |
| Brilliant Uncirculated (Royal Mint Pack) : Mintage: 26,857 | £6.00 |
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Description
2016 Battle of Hastings 50p
Battle of Hastings 50p coin issued by The Royal Mint in 2016 to commemorate the 950th Anniversary 1066 on 14th October 2016. Follow this to see what happened at the Battle of Hastings?
The Royal Mint’s Battle of Hastings coin carries the fifth portrait of Her Majesty The Queen on its obverse, and has also been struck in a range of limited edition gold proof (350 coins) and silver proof (3,000 coins) editions, as well as unlimited ‘mint condition’ brilliant uncirculated versions.
The Battle of Hastings 50p coin was issued in 2016 to commemorate the 950th anniversary of the iconic 1066 battle.
It features a design inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry and was struck in various editions including gold proof, silver proof, and brilliant uncirculated.
What’s It Worth?
The circulated version is common, with a mintage of 6,700,000, and is valued at around £0.50 for collectors, while the brilliant uncirculated version in a Royal Mint pack, with a mintage of 26,857, is valued at £6.00.
Brilliant Uncirculated 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
- Product code: UK16BHBU
Bring The Battle of Hastings to life with this medieval-themed 50p coin
1066 – the date that made history
Come the 14 October, the famous battleground near Hastings in Sussex will ring out with war cries and the clash of steel once more. Accountants become archers and clerks become cavalrymen as thousands of re-enactors gather to stage The Battle of Hastings, marking the date that made history exactly 950 years ago. This landmark moment in England’s story is replayed again and again, keeping a special part of our history and heritage alive, delighting and educating each new generation.
Artist John Bergdahl’s feel for the historical is evident once more as he looks to the Bayeux Tapestry for inspiration. This stunning coin is accompanied by a fascinating booklet revealing more about the political situation in England in 1066 and the rival claimants to the throne vying for power after the death of Edward the Confessor. Inspire learning by giving a gift they can enjoy for a lifetime.
Andrew Mills, The Royal Mint’s Director of Circulating Coin, said:
1066 is arguably one of the most famous dates in English history. As we head towards the 950th anniversary of The Battle of Hastings on 14 October, it is apt that The Royal Mint should now be releasing these special 50p coins into circulation to commemorate this significant historical event.
It is entirely possible that coins struck by The Royal Mint will have made their way onto the battlefield itself, in the purses of King Harold’s soldiers – incredible for the team here to think about, since we are still making the monarch’s coinage today, all those centuries later!
