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2009 Tuvalu - Silver$1 - Famous Battles In History - The Battle Of Hastings - 1066 - Colorized - PF 70 Ultra Cameo - NGC coin - with an incredible Colorized and Engraved Design - MINTAGE = 5,000 !!!!! POPULATION= 13 !!!!! EXTREMELY RARE COIN !!!!!
THESE COINS ARE EXTREMELY RARE !!!
The Coin-is an exceptionally rare2009 Tuvalu - Silver $1 - Famous Battles In History - The Battle Of Hastings - 1066 - Colorized- one ounce proofcointhat is in the highestpossible grade -PF 70Ultra Cameo(PF is ProofFinish) is issuedaslegal tenderunder the authority of the Government of Tuvaluand is highly desirable by allcollectors.This incredible coincaptures thevery famous Battle Of Hastings as it appeared in 1066.The Perth Mint will issue no more than 5,000 ofthese amazingsilver proof coins and this .999pure silver coinfeatures a stunning colorized and engraved design.Additionally, a very popular BrownLabelfrom NGC is has beencompletelySOLD OUTat the Perth Mintfor the last seven years due to its immense beauty and popularity!!!
This coin presents a rare opportunity to view the very famousThe Battle Of Hastings - 1066in a beautiful way because of thestunning colorized design, which is superbly rendered due to theincredible engraving skillsofthePerth Mint.The Government of Tuvalu certifies that this coin islegal tenderofthe Tuvaluand is guaranteed to match the standards of fineness and weight set down in the specification.Thecoin that is featured here commemorates theFamous Battles In History - The Battle Of Hastings that occurred in 1066 and this beautifully depicted coinin a colorized design with the three-dimensionalproof finish with a mirror background on a stunning one ounce pure silver coin is minted from .999-fine silver and is limited to worldwidemintageof just 5,000coinsandthis example has been graded a perfect PF 70 Ultra Cameo, the highest possiblegrade from NGC !!!
This amazing 99,9% puresilver coin features multiple technologies and exquisitely detailed design tobring out the stunning beauty of theFamous Battles In History - The Battle Of Hastings - 1066byusing beautifulproof finish - which means that this coin was struck twice to achieve the greatest level of detail.Selectivelaser-engravingcreates a contrast between sheen and shadows, giving the design its multi-layered feel.This coin contains a bold colorized design, expert craftsmanship and the highest quality of silver from the Perth Mint and this is an amazing release in the wonderful and absolutely stunningFamous Battles In History coin series from the Perth Mint.Additionally,this coin was expertly struck on a pure silver planchet ina three-dimensional proof finish with a mirror background on a stunning one ounce pure silver coin and is mintedby thePerth Mint, and has alimited mintage of 5,000worldwideand this example has been graded a perfect PF 70 Ultra Cameo, thehighest possible gradefrom NGC!!!
The use ofmultiple finishesprovides an added depth and further showcase the combined craftsmanship and artistry that have produced this stunning coin design.The beautifully depictedFamous Battles In History - The Battle Of Hastings - 1066pure silvercoin stunningly enhances the eye-catching proof of thisPerth Mint\'s amazing coin striking technology as it portrays theFamous Battles In History - The Battle Of Hastings - 1066. This coin is an outstanding addition to any famous battles themed collection and makes a perfect gift for history collectors and numismatic professionals alike.All of this makes this coin and packaging an ideal gift for any coin collectorand is atruly magnificent work of art !!!
The Obversedesignfeatures a colorized image as it was recorded inthe historic Bayeaux Tapestry and portrays a Norman knight, a Norman helmet and a Saxon long-handled axe. The inscription - THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS 1066 - is located at the top of this coin. Additionally, the Perth Mint mintmark - P - is located a the bottom left of this design.
The Reversefor this coin contains the profile of QueenElizabeth II with the denomination- 1 DOLLAR - is located on the left side of this coin. The country of origin -TUVALU- and theyear-date - 2009 - are located on the right side of this design.
The Edgeof this coin isserrated.A very popular label is also present - BrownLabelfrom NGC.The NGC label provides furtherguarantee of the coin\'s weight, purity, and overallquality - adding afactor of collectability to this unique coin.
The Story-In his offer to win the English throne, William,Duke of Normandy, landed on England\'ssouthern coast in the autumn of 1066. King Harold II, whose army had justdefeated Norwegian invaders at Stratford Bridge, immediatelymarched south to face the new threat. William\'s afternoon assault finally sawthe English formation begin to disintegrate. Pouring through breaches punched inHarold\'s line, Norman cavalry cut down their foes, including the stricken Kingwho is famously depicted in the Bayeaux Tapestry with an arrow in his eye.
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October1066 between the Norman-French army of Duke William II of Normandyand an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, beginning theNorman conquest of England.It took place approximately 7 miles (11 kilometers) northwest of Hastings, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex, andwas a decisive Norman victory.
The background to the battle was the death ofthe childless King Edward in January 1066, which set up a successionstruggle between several claimants to his throne. Harold was crowned kingshortly after Edward\'s death, but faced invasions by William, his own brotherTostig and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada (Harold III of Norway).Hardrada and Tostig defeated a hastily gathered army of Englishmen at theBattle of Fulford on 20 September 1066, and were in turn defeated by Harold atthe Battle of Stamford Bridge five days later. The deaths of Tostig andHardrada at Stamfordleft William as Harold\'s only serious opponent. While Harold and his forceswere recovering from Stamford, William landedhis invasion forces in the south of England at Pevensey on 28 September1066 and established a beachhead for his conquest of the kingdom. Harold wasforced to march south swiftly, gathering forces as he went.
The exact numbers present at the battle areunknown; modern estimates are around 10,000 for William and about 7,000 forHarold. The composition of the forces is clearer; the English army was composedalmost entirely of infantry and had few archers, whereas only about half of theinvading force was infantry, the rest split equally between cavalry andarchers. Harold appears to have tried to surprise William, but scouts found hisarmy and reported its arrival to William, who marched from Hastings to the battlefield to confrontHarold. The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk. Early efforts of theinvaders to break the English battle lines had little effect; therefore, the Normans adopted thetactic of pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers.Harold\'s death, probably near the end of the battle, led to the retreat anddefeat of most of his army. After further marching and some skirmishes, Williamwas crowned as king in 1066.
There continued to be rebellions and resistanceto William\'s rule, but Hastings effectivelymarked the culmination of William\'s conquest of England. Casualty figures are hardto come by, but some historians estimate that 2,000 invaders died along withabout twice that number of Englishmen.The Battle of Hastings marked a pivotal momentin English history. In 1066, William Duke of Normandy’sfleet landed near Hastingswhere it engaged King Harold’s foot-weary army, recently returned from conflictin the north. A fierce battle raged for much of the day until the persistenceof William’s soldiers eventually succeeded in breaking through the Englishlines. During the battle, Harold was struck in the eye by a Norman arrow, afatal blow depicted in the 11th century Bayeaux Tapestry.
Rare-This coin is of extremerarity due to the extreme popularity of the subject matter beingFamous Battles In History - The Battle Of Hastings - 1066and mega rare -proof finishandstunning colorized designand additionally itslow mintage of 5,000 coins worldwide.Furthermore, with the highest possible grade of PF70 Ultra CameoandPopulation= 13with a very popularBrownLabeland thesecure protective holderfrom NGC- this coin is an amazing rarity and an ultimate treasure!!!
This coinnever appears forsale on the open market and of supreme rarity in perfect grade - hence forththe ultimately low population. Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) hasgraded this coin PF 70 Ultra Cameo (PF is Proof Finish).Certified at Proof 70 Ultra Cameograde, the Numismatic GuarantyCompany guarantees that this coin has no post-production imperfections at fivetimes the magnification.The Authenticity andThe Grade of this coin are guaranteed!!!
Population= 13- the population of this coin as of September 20, 2016 - this is an extremely limited and extremely rare coin!!!
Technical Specifications for This Coin:
Composition: Pure Silver
Obverse Finish: ColorizedProofReverse Finish: ProofWeight: 31.105gramsFineness: 0.999 = 99.9%
Diameter: 40.60 millimetersShape: RoundAlignment: Medal AlignmentASW: 1 Troy OunceLegal Tender: Tuvalu Legal TenderReverse Designer: Ian-Rank Broadley
Monetary Denomination: $1TuvaluMint Facility: Perth MintCountry of Origin: TuvaluYear of Issue: 2009Mintage: 5,000
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