This impressive gold medal or medallion was issued to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It was issued in two different sizes, each of which was struck in both gold and silver, by Spink & Son of London.
A portrait of William the Conqueror, enthroned, seated on a simple stool, beneath two decorated arches, supported by four columns. The legend which appears on the broad raised rim, reads:
WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR 900TH ANNIVERSARY
The engravers signature "COLLINGE" appears vertically to the right of the stool leg.
A map or view of the English Channel, showing four sailing ships (galleys). To the North is shown Hasting and Pevensey, to the South, Normandy, Bayeux and Rouen are marked.
The legend reads:
THE LAST INVASION OF BRITAIN 10 66 THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS
Description | Diameter | Issue Limit | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
1066 - 1966 Battle of Hastings Medallion | 57 mms | 300* | 136.6 | .916 (22) | 4.0258 |
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