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Cromwell Coins
From 1656 to 1658 a small number of coins were issued bearing Cromwell's portrait, eight different denominations in all. It is often suggested that all were patterns, but this appears to be incorrect, possibly based on the fact that only relatively few were produced, but a large proportion of the surviving coins show considerable signs of use in circulation. Some of the denominations are extremely rare, none are common, and portrait coins of Cromwell are always in demand.
The dies for all Cromwell coins were engraved by Thomas Simon, and the coins were machine made by Pierre Blondeau.
Crowns
The crown, being the largest of the coins is always a favourite with collectors, and is not as expensive as most of the other denominations. Most, if not all, Cromwell crowns have a very noticeable die flaw running horizontally across the lower part of the obverse. There may be some who would consider this to be an imperfection, but we believe that die flaws actually add to the character of many coins, and can also indicate whether a particular example was struck early or late in the life of the die.
Obverse
A bust of Cromwell, facing left, with a laurel wreath and a tunic.
OLIVAR D GR P ANG SCO HIB & PRO meaning Oliver Protector of England Scotland Ireland.
Reverse
A quartered shield showing the arms of England Scotland and Ireland, surmounted by a large crown.
1658 PAX QUAERITUR BELLO meaning peace is sought by war.
1658 Over 1657 Overdate
Another interesting feature of this Cromwell crown is that it is an overdate. That is the date on the die has been altered by overpunching, in this case the final 8 over a 7. It does not make this any scarcer because all Cromwell crowns show the same overdate. It does however add to the general interest, as it tends to indicate that the coin was originally intended to be issued the previous year, and may have been postponed for political reasons.
Specifications
Weight | 30.0 grams |
Diameter | 39 mms. |
Availability and Price
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