Modern coin – HCR38023

Obverse

Inscription:

OLIVAR D G RP ANG SCO HIB & PRO

Design:

bust of Oliver Cromwell, wearing laurel wreath, facing left

Reverse

Inscription:

PAX QVAERITVR BELLO

Design:

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

Information

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

England: Commonwealth of England

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

Shilling

Metal

copper

Technique

cast

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
Credit

Weight (g)

5.35

Axis

Diameter (mm)

32.1

Acquisition method

loan

Acquisition collection reference

Kilner collection ("Kilner cabinet")

Acquisition date

1951

Source

Merton College

Acquisition credit

Lent by Merton College, 1951.

contemporary forgery

Contributors to this coin record

SGlenn, cgallacher