© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
6 Pence - Commonwealth of England Anchor mintmark
| Silver | 3.0 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1658-1660 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#302482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms of England and Ireland, topped with mark of value in Roman numerals.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· GOD · WITH · VS · 1660
· VI ·
Comment
North#2727, ESC#215.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin with the Anchor mintmark is that it was issued during a time of great change and upheaval in England. The coin was minted during the Commonwealth period, which lasted from 1649 to 1660, when England was a republic following the execution of King Charles I. This period saw the rise of Oliver Cromwell, who became Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the coinage of this time reflects the political and social changes that were taking place. The Anchor mintmark was used on coins minted at the Tower of London, and it is believed that the anchor symbol was chosen because it represented hope and stability during a time of great uncertainty.
