1651 Sixpence – Commonwealth

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The 1651 Sixpence - Commonwealth

A silver sixpence minted at the Tower (London) mint and dated 1651. Diameter is 27mm and weight of 3.05g. SCBC 3219. North: 2726.

The mint mark is a Sun. See further below for explanation of the Commonwealth coins.

The Obverse shows a shield with the cross of St George. Mint mark of a Sun at top. Legend in plain English. Legend is "THE · COMMONWEALTH · OF · ENGLAND".

The Reverse shows two coats-of-arms showing the cross of St George and the harp of Ireland. Date at top. 'VI' is a mark of value, 6 pence. Legend "GOD · WITH · VS · 1651".

Image credit: CNG Coins

This coin graded as EF. The design is very similar to the 1651 Shilling.
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1651. See Coins and Events of 1651
Monarch/Ruler: Oliver Cromwell / Commonwealth (1649-1660)
Category: Sixpences. See more Sixpences coins and see which Sixpences coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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