William I Penny Reproduction Coin

This reproduction William I Penny is moulded directly from an original coin and is made from lead-free pewter.

Housed in specially designed packaging, the coin pack has an image from the Bayeux Tapestry on the front, the two coins in the collection inside, as well as historical information about the coins and about Harold II, the Battle of Hastings and William I.

William I was the first Norman King of England, crowned after the defeat of Harold II at The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066.

Early efforts of the invaders to break the English battle lines had little effect. The Normans then adopted the tactic of pretending to retreat and as the English troops pursued then their cavalry attacked. This weakened Harold’s army. Later in the day Harold was killed and the battle was over. William was crowned King on Christmas Day 1066 at Westminster Abbey. He died from injuries after falling from his horse on 9 September 1087.