ENGLAND. Battle of Hastings commemorative medal. AV, medal by Spink (22 karat; 1.4 troy oz AGW). 47.77 gm. 38 mm. 900th Anniversary, 1066-1966. King seated on a throne under an arch, facing; WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR 900TH ANNIVERSARY / Maps, England at the top with HASTINGS PEVENSEY noted; France at the bottom with NORMANDY and ROUEN noted; four sailing galleys; THE LAST INVASION OF BRITAIN - THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS around 10 - 66 central at edges. EDGE: 301. S&Sn (Spink & Son) and hallmarks. FDC.

In leather covered, silk lined box with Spink logo on the inside silk lining; printed description of the medal hand-signed by D Liddell for Spink & Son.Ex Bowers and Ruddy auction, June 15, 1981 (53).

Spink and Son, London's oldest coin firm, have been known as medallists for well over 200 years.