Medal - Oliver Cromwell - Lord Protector

Location England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year 1653
Type Personality medal
Composition Silver
Weight 14.28 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Eimer#188b
Obverse description Armoured and drapred bust of Oliver Cromwell facing left
Obverse script
Obverse lettering OLIVERVS • DEI • GRA : REIPVB : ANGLIÆ • SCO • ET • HIB : & • PROTECTOR
(Translation: Oliver by the Grace of God, Protector of the Republic of England, Scotland and Ireland)
Reverse description Lion holding the Coat of Arms of Cromwell and the Commonwealth
Reverse script
Reverse lettering PAX • QVÆRITVR • BELLO •
(Translation: Peace is sought through war)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6599835940
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