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1 Crown - Commonwealth of England
| Silver | - | 44 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1649-1656 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#11611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of England and Ireland.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1656 · GOD · WITH · VS ·
Comment
NOTE: Varieties existInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown coin from the Commonwealth of England (1649-1656) is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in England. The coin was introduced during the Commonwealth period, which was a brief period of republican rule between the reigns of King Charles I and King Charles II. This period saw the execution of King Charles I, the rise of Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector, and the abolition of the monarchy and the House of Lords. Despite the turmoil of this time, the 1 Crown coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its silver content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1653 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1656 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Commonwealth of England 1649-1656 coin.
