Obverse
Shield bearing St.George's cross, representing England, within wreath, legend around. Mintmark at top of the coin. English was used on coins of the Commonwealth as it was decided that Latin was too royalistic.
Lettering: ∙THE∙COMMONWEALTH∙OF∙ENGLAND∙
Reverse
2 shields, one bearing St.George's cross, representing England, the other bearing the Irish harp, with the denomination indicated above. Legend around, date at the top.
Lettering: *YEAR* ∙ GOD ∙ WITH ∙ VS ∙ ∙X∙
