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Rare 50p hits market for £15,000 - do you have one in your pocket?

27 June 2024 , 22:43
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AN ULTRA-rare 50p coin has hit the market for 30,000 times its value due to a tiny detail - and you could have one in your pocket.

The "highly sought-after" treasure is being sold for an eye-watering £15,000 as it has a unique squiggle.

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An ultra rare 50p coin has hit the market for £15,000Credit: Getty
The coin is on offer for £15,000
The coin is on offer for £15,000Credit: Ebay

The coin was commissioned to commemorate the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and features the iconic scene of King Harold II being struck in the eye with an arrow.

It is said to be a unique addition for coin collectors, which is why it will go under the hammer for the staggering sum.

You can buy it now for £15,000 - or you can bid from £10,000.

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Those who buy it on Ebay, however must pay £7.95 for express delivery.

The listing reads: “This rare Battle of Hastings 1066 50p coin is highly sought-after by collectors around the world.

“Featuring the iconic scene of King Harold II being struck in the eye with an arrow, this coin is a must-have for anyone interested in British history and numismatics.

“Crafted in 2016 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this coin is a true gem of Great Britain.

“Its denomination of 50p and country of origin make it a unique addition to any coin collection.

“Do not miss your chance to own this piece of history.”

It comes as a collector said a "bun head" penny coin could be worth over £160 if you have a specific date.

The rare coin enthusiast shared a video on social media to explain which pennies are most valuable.

The clip from the expert, who goes by the name of coincollectingwizard on TikTok, revealed images of seldom-seen change that could bag you hundreds of pounds.

He said: "There are many old British pennies that are quite valuable, it does depend on the date though."

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The collector explained that the 1894 predecimal penny "easily sells" for over £160 if it's in "extra fine condition".

The coin depicts Queen Victoria facing left on one side and the Helmed Britannia seated facing right on the reverse.

And you might have 2p coins in your change that are worth a lot more than their face value.

Take a look at the rarest 2p coins currently in circulation, that can be worth as much as £900.

Olivia Allhusen

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