1 Shilling - Commonwealth of England
Features
| Issuer |
England
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| Period |
Commonwealth (1649-1660)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1649-1660 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Srebro (.925) |
| Weight | 6.10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły (nieregularny) |
| Technique | Młotkowana |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 12855 |
| References | Sp# 3217, 3218 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
(en) Shield bearing the cross of St George flanked by wreath, legend around.
Note: mintmark at 12 o'clock
Script: łaciński
Lettering: THE·COMMONWEALTH·OF·ENGLAND
Reverse
(en) 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: łaciński
Lettering:
1 6 5 6 · G O D · W I T H · V S ·
·XII·
Comments
(en) 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.
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.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1649 | 
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$ 1300 | $ 1800 | $ 3200 | KM# 390.1Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark sun | 0% | ||||||||
| 1651 |
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$ 560 | KM# 390.1Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark sun; overdate variety exists | 17% | ||||||||||
| 1652 | KM# 390.1Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark sun; horizontal "2" | 3% | ||||||||||||
| 1652 | KM# 390.1Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark sun; overdate variety exists | 17% | ||||||||||||
| 1653 | KM# 390.1Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark sun; error: "COMMONWEATH") | 10% | ||||||||||||
| 1653 | KM# 390.1Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark sun; overdate variety exists | 31% | ||||||||||||
| 1654 |
|
KM# 390.1Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark sun; overdate variety exists | 14% | |||||||||||
| 1655 |
|
KM# 390.1Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark sun; overdate variety exists | 0% | |||||||||||
| 1656 |
|
KM# 390.1Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark sun | 14% | |||||||||||
| 1657 | KM# 390.1Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark sun | 0% | ||||||||||||
| 1658 | KM# 390.2Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark anchor; overdate variety exists | 0% | ||||||||||||
| 1659 | KM# 390.2Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark anchor | 0% | ||||||||||||
| 1660 | KM# 390.2Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
(en) mintmark anchor | 0% | ||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 77
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Bullion value: USD 12.15
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2153 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.181 oz
Current srebro price: 66.97 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Heritage Auctions 2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093 Lot 34745 
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28 Oct 2021 | 1649 – KM# 390.1 – (en) mintmark sun |
UNC (NGC MS62) |
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094 Lot 34745
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19 Aug 2021 | 1649 – KM# 390.1 – (en) mintmark sun |
UNC (NGC MS62) |
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255 Lot 97138
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30 Jan 2022 | 1649 – KM# 390.1 – (en) mintmark sun |
AU (NGC AU55) |
USD 1500.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2024 February 18 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61362 Lot 21082
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18 Feb 2024 | 1649 – KM# 390.1 – (en) mintmark sun |
XF (NGC XF40) |
USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255 Lot 97139
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30 Jan 2022 | 1649 – KM# 390.1 – (en) mintmark sun |
XF (NGC XF Details (Plugged)) |
USD 576.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091 Lot 32493
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6 May 2021 | 1649 – KM# 390.1 – (en) mintmark sun |
XF (NGC XF40) |
USD 1260.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions 2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255 Lot 97140
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30 Jan 2022 | 1649 – KM# 390.1 – (en) mintmark sun |
VF (NGC VF Details (Reverse Scratched)) |
USD 540.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2024 December 16 - 17 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61417 Lot 24109
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16 Dec 2024 | 1651 – KM# 390.1 – (en) mintmark sun; overdate variety exists |
AU (NGC AU55) |
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions 2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109 Lot 32716
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17 Aug 2023 | 1651 – KM# 390.1 – (en) mintmark sun; overdate variety exists |
AU (NGC AU Details (Holed)) |
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232323 Lot 62396
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1 Jun 2023 | 1651 – KM# 390.1 – (en) mintmark sun; overdate variety exists |
AU (NGC AU Details (Environmental Damage)) |
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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