1/2 Crown - Oliver Cromwell

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1656-1658
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight15 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Thomas Simon
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3227, KM#B207
Obverse descriptionDraped laureate bust left, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringOLIVAR·D·G R·P·ANG·SCO·HI &c PRO
(Translation: Oliver, by the Grace of God Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, Ireland)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of arms below date, legend around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX·QVÆRITVR·BELLO 16 56
(Translation: Peace is sought by war)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1656  - Sp#3227; HI type -
1658  - Sp#3227A; HIB type -
Catalog ID9686189060
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