1 Penny - The Commonwealth ND (1649-1660) front 1 Penny - The Commonwealth ND (1649-1660) back
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1 Penny - The Commonwealth ND

 
Silver 0.48 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Period
Commonwealth (1649-1660)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1649-1660
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.48 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#13055
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Shield bearing the cross of St. George beside shield bearing the Irish harp, with the denomination above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · I ·

Comment

The Commonwealth (1649-60)

These coins struck during the Commonwealth carry the St. George's cross and Irish harp in place of the royal arms.

North#2729

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - The Commonwealth ND (1649-1660) coin from England is that it was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous copper pennies. This change was made to combat the rising prices of copper and to maintain the value of the penny. The use of silver in the coin also made it more durable and resistant to wear and tear, ensuring that it would remain in circulation for a longer period of time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1649-1660)  - - - - - -

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