2016 Battle of Hastings 50p — 950th Anniversary | The Date That Changed England Forever | Colour Decal Edition
14 October 1066. The most important date in English history.
This is a genuine 2016 Royal Mint uncirculated Battle of Hastings fifty pence coin — marking the 950th anniversary of the battle that changed England forever — brought to vivid life with a full colour character decal professionally finished and hand-applied by FinderKeeperStore. The original coin features a Norman warrior figure inspired directly by the Bayeux Tapestry — the decal adds authentic period colours to the warrior's tunic, shield and chainmail armour, transforming the engraved design into a striking piece of living history. Presented in a protective capsule with brown insert.
What makes this coin special: ✅ Genuine 2016 Royal Mint uncirculated Battle of Hastings 50p ✅ Uncirculated condition — never been in general circulation ✅ Marking 950 years since the battle that began the Norman Conquest of England ✅ Design by John Bergdahl — inspired directly by the Bayeux Tapestry ✅ Features the iconic Norman warrior figure with the date 1066 at centre ✅ Full colour decal — warrior's red tunic, shield and blue-grey chainmail brought to vivid life ✅ Silver engraving shows through naturally — coin and decal work as one ✅ Professionally finished and hand-applied by FinderKeeperStore ✅ Presented in protective capsule with brown insert — completely gift ready ✅ Dispatched same or next working day by Royal Mail — free postage
Please keep coin in capsule to protect the decal.
🎁 The perfect gift for history lovers, British heritage enthusiasts, medieval history fans and anyone who wants to own a piece of the most significant moment in English history. Ideal for Father's Day, birthdays, Christmas and as an educational gift for young history enthusiasts. A coin that tells a story every time someone picks it up.
🗡️ About the coin design: The reverse of the Battle of Hastings 50p features a solitary Norman warrior standing in profile, axe raised above his head, a large kite shield at his side — depicted in the distinctive flat, stylised art of the Bayeux Tapestry. The date 1066 sits either side of the figure at the coin's centre, with BATTLE OF HASTINGS arcing around the top and 2016 beneath. The design captures the raw energy of medieval combat in miniature — every detail deliberately echoing the embroidery style of the original tapestry. The colour decal by FinderKeeperStore adds the warrior's red tunic and shield and blue-grey chainmail armour — the exact palette of the Tapestry itself — making the figure leap from the silver coin face with extraordinary vividness.
⚔️ About this historic coin: The 2016 Battle of Hastings 50p was released by the Royal Mint to mark the 950th anniversary of the battle fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman forces of William, Duke of Normandy and the Anglo-Saxon army of King Harold II. The reverse was designed by John Bergdahl, who took direct inspiration from the Bayeux Tapestry — the 70-metre embroidered record of the conquest stitched within years of the battle itself. Bergdahl's design centres on the iconic Norman warrior figure, flanked by the date 1066 and the anniversary year 2016. The colour decal by FinderKeeperStore adds authentic medieval period colours to the warrior — bringing the Bayeux Tapestry aesthetic vividly to life on a coin you can hold in your hand.
⚔️ About the Battle of Hastings: On 14 October 1066, two armies met near Hastings in East Sussex in a battle that would determine the future of England. King Harold II, who had only days earlier defeated a Norwegian invasion at Stamford Bridge, faced William of Normandy — who claimed the English throne had been promised to him. After a day of fierce fighting, Harold was killed — reportedly by an arrow to the eye, as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry — and the Anglo-Saxon era ended. William was crowned King of England on Christmas Day 1066, beginning the Norman Conquest that transformed the English language, law, architecture and culture forever. It remains the last time England was successfully invaded. Every year thousands of re-enactors gather near Hastings in East Sussex to replay the battle, keeping this pivotal moment in our national story alive for new generations.
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Please note: The colour decal is applied for decorative purposes by FinderKeeperStore. The coin itself is a genuine Royal Mint issue. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, minor variations may occur.