½ Crown - Commonwealth of England (1649–1660)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1649–1660 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.040g |
| Diameter | 35.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3215-3216 |
Central shield within wreath, mintmark above, legend around.
· THE· COMMONWEALTH· OF· ENGLAND ·
Central shields side by side below denomination within inner circle, date above, legend around.
1654 · GOD · WITH · V S · · II · VI ·
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1649 Half Crown - Commonwealth of England
The 1649 Half Crown - Commonwealth of England is a circulating ½ crown coin issued from 1649 to 1660, struck in silver. It weighs 15.04g and measures 35mm across. Reverse design: Central shields side by side below denomination within inner circle, date above, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1649 Half Crown - Commonwealth of England worth?
No verified sale of the 1649 Half Crown - Commonwealth of England has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £20.25 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1649 Half Crown - Commonwealth of England?
Check the weight 15.04g and diameter 35mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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