England · Commonwealth (1649–1660)
Cuartillo con diseño de Inglaterra — Commonwealth, pilares y barco (c. 1658)
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About this coin
This non-portrait copper pattern joins the three kingdoms’ emblems on one face and a sailing ship on the other. It has no ruler’s portrait or inscribed year.
Obverse
A chain connects three pillars topped by a cross, harp and thistle; no letter is below them.
Script: Latin
Lettering
THVS VNITED INVINCIBLE
Translation
Thus united, invincible.
Reverse
A ship sails left inside a rope border, surrounded by an appeal for divine guidance.
Script: Latin
Lettering
AND GOD DIRECT OVR COVRS
Translation
And God direct our course.
Mints and mintmarks
Experimental farthing designs associated with London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Star or mullet initial marks.
Identification and varieties
Undated experimental copper coinage; the date range is an attribution, not an inscription. Portrait, border and reverse types must be checked before identifying the variety.
Measurements
Dimensions and weight describe a surviving specimen.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (c. 1656–1658) | London | Mullet | Pillars without R; ship reverse | The date is approximate, not present on the coin. |
ND (c. 1656–1658)Pillars without R; ship reverse
The date is approximate, not present on the coin.