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1 Shilling - Oliver Cromwell
1658 year| Silver (.925) | 6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Oliver Cromwell (1653-1658) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1658 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#27937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms below date, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX·QVÆRITVR·BELLO 16 58
Translation: Peace through war
Edge
Grained.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Oliver Cromwell 1658 Shilling coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. Cromwell, who was Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death in 1658, introduced a new coinage system that replaced the traditional silver shilling with a coin made of a silver-copper alloy. This change was controversial at the time, as many people felt that it devalued the currency and would lead to inflation. Despite these concerns, the coin remained in circulation for many years and is now a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1658 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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