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½ Groat - The Commonwealth ND
| Silver | 0.92 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1649-1660 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Conjoined shields of England and Ireland below denomination in Roman numerals.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · II ·
Comment
The Commonwealth (1649-60)The coins struck during the Commonwealth bear St. George's cross and the Irish harp in place of the royal arms.
Interesting fact
The ½ Groat coin was issued during the Commonwealth period, which was a time of great change and upheaval in England. The coin was introduced as a replacement for the earlier silver groat, which had been in circulation since the reign of King Henry VIII. The ½ Groat coin was made of silver and had a unique design, featuring a crowned bust of the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell on one side and a shield with the arms of the Commonwealth on the other. Despite its interesting history, the coin was not widely popular and was eventually replaced by other coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1649-1660) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Groat - The Commonwealth ND (1649-1660) coin.
