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6 Pence - Commonwealth of England Pattern
1651 year| Silver | 8.28 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1651 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.28 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#300993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of Ireland within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRVTH ★ AND ★ PEACE ★
Designer: David Ramage
Edge
Thick planchet, lettered edge
Lettering: ★ TRVTH ★ AND ★ PEACE ★ 1651
Comment
KM-Unl., ESC-219 (R5; prev. ESC-1499), N-2735 (VR).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 6 Pence - Commonwealth of England (Pattern) 1651 from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 8.28 g is that it was designed by Thomas Simon, an English engraver and medallist, who was also responsible for creating the first milled coins in England.
