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½ Crown - Commonwealth of England
| Silver | 15.04 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1649-1660 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.04 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Central shields side by side below denomination within inner circle, date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1654 · GOD · WITH · V S ·
· II · VI ·
Comment
KM#391.1, Sp#3215 (1649-57) mintmark sun;KM#391.2, Sp#3216 (1658-60) mintmark anchor.
Overdate varieties exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - Commonwealth of England 1649-1660 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. The coin was issued during the Commonwealth period, which lasted from 1649 to 1660, when England was a republic following the execution of King Charles I. This period saw significant political, social, and economic changes, including the establishment of a new government and the trial and execution of King Charles I. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the ½ Crown coin being issued throughout the period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1653 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Commonwealth of England 1649-1660 coin.
