This impressive set of three gold medals was issued to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
It comprises three different sizes, each of which bears the same design.
These medallions come in a fitted leather box.
The set in our possession, the first we have seen and owned of this particular issue, is accompanied by a John Pinches certificate, stating the weights, diameters, fineness, and that this was set number 2 of 500!
Obverse
The shield and coat of arms of Hastings above a longship with grotesque monsters at prow and stern, and waves below.
The legend and inscriptions read:
900 TH
ANNIVERSARY (above the shield).
19 66 (at either side of the shield).
BATTLE OF HASTINGS (on the side of the boat.
The issuers signature appears at the bottom:
PINCHES LONDON
Reverse
A scene from the battle, presumaby taken from the Bayeux Tapestry, showing two mounted horsemen (French?), one of whom holds his sword towards a standing soldier, presumably English, wielding a battleaxe. One foot soldier is throwing a spear, another has fallen injured. A number of arrows fly through the air.The only inscription, in the exergue, on this side reads:
MLXVI (1066)
Edge
The edge is plain, apart from a serial number, 2 on our featured specimen, and a London hallmark with date letter k, the maker's mark JP.
Technical Specifications
| Description | Diameter | Issue Limit | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1066 - 1966 Battle of Hastings Medallion by Pinches
|
57.5 | 500 | 131 | .916 (22) | 3.8608 |
|
1066 - 1966 Battle of Hastings Medallion by Pinches
|
44.7 | 500 | 72.5 | .916 (22) | 2.1367 |
|
1066 - 1966 Battle of Hastings Medallion by Pinches
|
31.9 | 500 | 36 | .916 (22) | 1.0610 |
|
Set of all Three, Total
|
500 | 239.5 | .916 (22) | 7.0584 |
Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Gross weight in grams.
Fineness = Alloy = millesimal fineness, and carats.
Gold Content = Fine gold content in troy ounces.
Battle Of Hastings 900th Anniversary Collection
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1966 William the Conqueror 900th Anniversary Gold Medal, 1066 - 1966 Battle of Hastings, by Spink
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1066 - 1966 Set of Three Medallions in Presentation Box
Obverse of 1066 - 1966 Battle of Hastings Gold Medal by John Pinches
Reverse of 1066 - 1966 Battle of Hastings Gold Medal by John Pinches
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