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½ Penny - Commonwealth ND
| Silver | - | 10.5 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1649-1660 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Shield bearing harp, representative of Ireland, within beaded circle, no legend.
Comment
The last silver halfpenny to be struck for circulation in Britain.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Commonwealth ND (1649-1660) coin from England is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. 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 Penny coin being one of the most widely used denominations.
