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1 Shilling - Commonwealth of England Pattern
1651 year| Silver | 6.12 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 6.12 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Conjoined shields with the Cross of St. George and Irish Harp guarded by an angel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * GAVRDED · WITH · ANGELES · 1651
Designer: David Ramage
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM-Unl., ESC-175 (R6; prev. ESC-445A), N-2734 (VR)Interesting 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 weighing 6.12 g is that it was designed by Thomas Simon, an English engraver and medalist, who was also responsible for creating the designs for many other coins during the Commonwealth period.
