1 Penny - Commonwealth of England obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Commonwealth of England reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - Commonwealth of England (1649–1660)

CountryEngland Year1649–1660 Denom1 Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£0.65
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1649–1660
Denomination1 Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.480g
Diameter14.0mm
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink3222
Obverse

Shield bearing the cross of St. George within wreath, no legend.

Reverse

Shield bearing the cross of St. George beside shield bearing the Irish harp, with the denomination above.

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Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0154
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.65

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About the 1649 1 Penny - Commonwealth of England

The 1649 1 Penny - Commonwealth of England is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1649 to 1660, struck in silver. It weighs 0.48g and measures 14mm across. Reverse design: Shield bearing the cross of St. George beside shield bearing the Irish harp, with the denomination above.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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Check the weight 0.48g and diameter 14mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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