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6 Pence - Oliver Cromwell
1658 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Oliver Cromwell (1653-1658) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1658 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Commonwealth of England surrounded by the inscription "PAX-QVÆRITVR-BELLO" and the year of issue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX·QVÆRITVR·BELLO 16 58
Engraver: Thomas Simon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Oliver Cromwell 1658 6 Pence coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. Cromwell, who was Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death in 1658, introduced a new coinage system that replaced the traditional silver and gold coins with copper and tin coins. This was done to address the shortage of precious metals and to make coinage more accessible to the general population. Despite the change in materials, the 6 Pence coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the British Empire. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item, with some mint-condition coins selling for thousands of pounds.
