Modern coin – HCR38019

Obverse

Inscription:

OLIVAR D G RP ANG SCO HIB & PRO

Design:

bust of Oliver Cromwell, wearing laurel wreath, facing left

Inscription:

PAX QVAERITVR BELLO

Design:

crowned shield of cross of St George, St Andrew, and harp of Ireland, lion rampant in centre

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

England: Commonwealth of England (stated authority)

Person

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1653–1658

Reign

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland, 1653–1658

Dating

17th century

Mint

Uncertain mint

Denomination

Crown

Metal

silver

Technique

cast

Weight (g)

29.8

Axis

Diameter (mm)

47.1

Acquisition date

1833

Source

Ashmolean Museum

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