2016 Battle Of Hastings Fifty Pence Gold Proof Trial Of The Pyx Test Piece Coin

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Buy a 2016 Battle Of Hastings 50p Gold Proof (Trial Of The Pyx)

Gold proof Royal Mint Battle of Hastings 50p, examined at the Trial of the Pyx in 2016. The Trial of the Pyx is an annual ceremony in the United Kingdom, dating back to the 12th century, where newly minted coins are tested for quality and accuracy. It ensures that the Royal Mint's coins meet required standards of weight, size, and composition. 2016 was the first year in which Trial of the Pyx coins were offered for sale, with just eight coins, including this 22-carat gold example returned and made available to collectors. This Battle of Hastings 50p comes sealed in a tamper-proof packet and is accompanied by a signed certificate, inside a folio from The Royal Mint and The Goldsmiths Company. A real piece of numismatic history.

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Battle Of Hastings Gold 50p

The Royal Mint issued the Gold Proof Battle of Hastings 2016 50p coin to commemorate the 950th anniversary of the historic 1066 battle. Struck in 22-carat gold with a limited mintage, it features a detailed design inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry.

What Is The Trial Of The Pyx?

The Trial of the Pyx is a historic British judicial ceremony dating back to the 13th century. It tests the quality of newly minted coins in the hall of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, safeguarding public trust by ensuring coins meet strict standards.

Buying Trial Of The Pyx Coins

Today, many coins are returned from the Trial of the Pyx to be sold at auction, but 2016 marked the first year that these trial coins were commercially available, though only eight pieces have been sold.

Hand-Signed Certificate

This coin is supplied sealed in a tamper-proof pack, accompanied by a certificate signed by Graeme Smith, the Queen's Assay Master. A folder and premium information book from The Goldsmiths Company completes the set.