Редкая монета 50 пенсов с изображением битвы при Гастингсе продана на аукционе за 60 000 фунтов

A 'rare' 50p coin depicting the Battle of Hastings is being auctioned for an eyewatering £60,000. The eBay seller describes the 50p has a 'highly sought-after piece for collectors' and coincidentally it has been put for sale on the online auction platform as The Bayeux Tapestry commemorating the battle goes on display at The British Museum next month. The coin is being sold for £60,086.70 The description states: "The rare Battle of Hastings 1066 50p coin from 2016 is a highly sought-after piece for collectors. "Minted in Great Britain during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this coin celebrates a significant historic event. "Being uncertified and ungraded, it allows for a piece of British history to be owned by a collector, making it a valuable addition to any numismatic collection." The 50p was minted in 2016 with designs inspired by the tapestry depicting a medieval warrior holding a shield pierced by arrows, dividing the date 1066. The Royal Mint states: "This is believed to represent the death of King Harold during the battle "The obverse side features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark." The Royal Mint has provided some advice for collectors on understanding their value, particularly when purchasing coins on the secondary market which can be read here The Bayeux Tapestry will be on show at the museum on September 10 and until mid-July. The museum states: "One of the wonders of the medieval world, the Tapestry offers a vision of life in 11th-century England both before and after the Conquest, from castles, warfare and ships to clothing, food and furniture. Likely commissioned by a Norman patron and made by English embroiderers, using manuscript drawings from Canterbury, the Tapestry is both a precious historical record and a remarkable work of art."