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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Battle of Hastings, Gold Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2016 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Fifth definitive effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right, depicted wearing the George IV State Diadem and draped in robes, as designed by Jody Clark. The sovereign's initials 'J.C' appear below the truncation. The encircling legend reads ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE, denoting her titles as Queen and Defender of the Faith, with the denomination incorporated into the legend. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE· J.C (Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith) |
| Reverse description | Central heraldic-style depiction of King Harold II in the heat of battle, struck with an arrow through his eye and three arrows embedded in his shield, referencing his legendary death at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The date of the battle '10 66' is divided on either side of the central figure, while the issue year '2016' appears in the lower field. The engraver's initials 'JB' for John Bergdahl are incorporated into the design. A surrounding legend BATTLE OF HASTINGS arcs across the upper portion of the coin, commemorating the 950th anniversary of this pivotal moment in English history. |
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