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1 Shilling - Commonwealth of England Pattern
1651 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1651 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central arms of England and of Ireland, denomination above, all within beaded circle, legend around, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 6 5 1 · G O D · W I T H · V S ·
XII
Designer: Pierre Blondeau
Edge
Milled
Comment
KM-Unl., ESC-173 (R3; prev. ESC-1002), N-pg. 206Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Shilling - Commonwealth of England (Pattern) 1651 from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver is that it was designed by Thomas Simon, an English engraver and medalist, who was also responsible for creating the first milled coins in England.
