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1 Shilling - Commonwealth of England
| Silver (.925) | 6.10 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1649-1660 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Two shields side by side, with cross of St George to left and harp to right, denomination above, all within beaded circle, with date above and legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 6 5 6 · G O D · W I T H · V S ·
·XII·
Comment
Mintmark die varieties:Sp#3217, KM#390.1 (1649-57) sun mintmark
Sp#3218, KM#390.2 (1658-60) anchor mintmark
The Commonwealth refers to the period in the post-Civil War period when England was ruled without a King. Charles I was executed in 1649 and England for the first time since before Alfred the Great was without a King. The next 11 years saw a variety of systems of government experimented with. However, Parliament was discredited by its inability to establish a stable political settlement or tackle urgent reforms. Oliver Cromwell dismissed Parliament in 1653 and took the title of Lord Protector.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling coin from the Commonwealth of England (1649-1660) is that it was issued during a time of great change and upheaval in England. The coin was introduced in 1649, just after the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth of England, a republican government that lasted for 11 years. This period saw significant changes in the political, social, and economic landscape of England, and the coinage of the time reflects some of these changes. For example, the 1 Shilling coin features a depiction of the Commonwealth's symbol, a large shield with the cross of St. George, St. Andrew, and St. Patrick, representing the union of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This symbol was used on many coins during this period and has become a distinctive feature of Commonwealth coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1649 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1651 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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