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Medal - Battle of Hastings P. Vincze, silver
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1966 |
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| Period | 20th century |
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| Obverse description | Dynamic high-relief battle scene depicting Norman cavalry and Saxon infantry in close combat, with longships visible in the upper field. The legend 'BATTLE OF HASTINGS' and commemorative dates '1066 - 1966' appear in the lower field, with the engraver's signature 'P. VINCZE' incused along the lower rim. |
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| Reverse description | Detailed architectural elevation of the gatehouse of Battle Abbey in high relief occupying the upper field, with a tree to the left. In the lower exergue, two English silver pennies are depicted in relief side by side: the left showing a crowned bust of Harold II and the right showing a crowned bust of William I. The engraver's signature 'P. VINCZE' appears along the lower rim. |
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| Mintage | 1966 |
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