Commonwealth (1649-1660), Shilling 1652, i.m. sun, shield of St George within wreath, THE COMMONWEALTH OF ENGLAND around, rev. English and Irish shields, XII mark of value above, GOD WITH VS around (N 2724; S 3217)

A pleasing very fine

Price £400

Notes: The Commonwealth of England was the only time the country has been a republic, following the Civil War and the execution of Charles I. It was the first time English (rather than Latin) had been used on English coins.