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½ Crown - Commonwealth of England Pattern
1651 year| Silver | 15.08 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1651 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.08 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Central arms of England and of Ireland, denomination above, all within a beaded circle, date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 6 5 1 · G O D · W I T H · V S ·
II·VI
Edge
Lettering: IN THE THIRD YEARE OF FREEDOME BY GODS BLESSING RESTORED
Comment
KM-Unl., ESC-62 (R3; prev. ESC-443), N-2731 (R)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Crown - Commonwealth of England (Pattern) 1651 is that it was designed by Thomas Simon, an English engraver and medallist, who was also responsible for creating the first milled coins in England.
