England · Commonwealth (1649–1660)
England Pattern Shilling — Commonwealth, Blondeau (1651)
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About this coin
The value XII identifies Blondeau’s shilling trial. Both reeded and plain edges are recorded for this machine-made experiment.
Obverse
St George’s cross fills a shield, enclosed by foliage. A sun appears above the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering
THE COMMONWEALTH OF ENGLAND
Reverse
The English cross and Irish harp occupy adjacent shields, with the denomination above and date in the surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering
GOD WITH VS 1651
XII
Translation
God with us.
Mints and mintmarks
Experimental coinage made in London, outside normal mass production.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Sun above the English shield.
Identification and varieties
Experimental issue of 1651, not an ordinary circulation issue. Edge varieties are listed separately. Exact punctuation can differ between dies.
Measurements
Measurements describe individual surviving specimens; trial flans differ.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1651 | London | Sun | Reeded edge | |||
| 1651 | London | Sun | Plain edge |