Jersey, 5 Shillings, 1966, 900th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, KM# 28, Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Mint Box, (1).

Commemorative issue: 900th Anniversary
of the Battle of Hastings 

The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14
October 1066 between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and
an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, beginning the
Norman Conquest of England. 

Metal: Copper Nickel

Weight: 28.47 grams

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Thickness: 3.10 mm

Stock image.

Step back in time with this remarkable collectible – a Jersey 5 Shillings coin from 1966, minted to commemorate the 900th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. This historic event, the clash between the Norman-French army led by William, Duke of Normandy, and the English army under King Harold Godwinson, marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England. Made of Copper Nickel, this coin weighs 28.47 grams, has a diameter of 38.61 mm, and a thickness of 3.10 mm. Encased in a mint box, this coin encapsulates a pivotal moment in English history. Collectors and enthusiasts alike will be drawn to its historical significance, unique design, and commemorative value. A must-have for any collection, this coin comes with a rich backstory and a tangible connection to a defining moment in British history.