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Nd_1653_Great_Britain_Oliver_Cromwell_lord_Protector_cast_Silver_Medal_Scarce_01_rrbk
An historically interesting piece and most collectible as such, somewhat scarce and less often seen available for sale. Cast in silver (27mm). Obverse: High relief bare-headed bust of Cromwell. Wearing decorated cuirass and high collar and with scarf looped over left shoulder. Engraver’s name “THO: SIMONĀ·F” (Thomas Simon) below bust, […]

Nd (1653) Great Britain Oliver Cromwell (lord Protector)cast Silver Medal ...


Commonwealth_Oliver_Cromwell_Silver_Halfgroat_1649_1660_01_prsi
Commonwealth under the protectorships of Oliver & Richard Cromwell. English cross in shield, wreath around. Conjoined shields of England and Ireland, denomination mark. This historic coin reflects a turbulent time in Britain. In 1649 Charles I was executed and Britain entered a period without a monarch, the interregnum. Oliver Cromwell […]

Commonwealth (Oliver Cromwell) Silver Halfgroat, 1649-1660