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Great Britain - Sterling Silver Ingot “Harold - The Battle of Hastings 1066” - 1,000 Years of British Monarchy Series - John Pinches, .925 Silver, Approximately 66 g (Approximately 61.05 g Net Silver, 1.96 Troy Ounces) - A sterling silver ingot from the 1,000 Years of British Monarchy series, issued by John Pinches and dedicated to a millennium of British royal history. The series comprises 50 ingots, each depicting a monarch or a significant event in the history of the British monarchy. The ingot commemorates Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, and the Battle of Hastings in 1066. In this decisive battle, Harold’s army faced the Norman forces commanded by William the Conqueror. The English defeat and Harold’s death in battle paved the way for the Norman conquest of England. Obverse: A portrait of King Harold II, wearing a helmet and armour, appears within an oval frame. The background depicts a crowded battle scene with Anglo-Saxon and Norman warriors, weapons, shields, arrows and a mounted horseman. Reverse: The following inscriptions appear: 1066 HAROLD THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS 1066 Manufacturer: John Pinches. Metal: .925 sterling silver. Gross weight: Approximately 66 g. Net silver weight: Approximately 61.05 g, equivalent to approximately 1.96 troy ounces.