England · Oliver Cromwell (1653–1658)
England-Muster Farthing — Cromwell, erste Büste und drei Säulen (ca. 1658)
About this coin
Obverse
The laureate, draped portrait of Cromwell faces left inside a rope border.
Script: Latin
Lettering
OLIVAR PRO ENG SC IRL
Translation
Oliver, Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Reverse
Three pillars are joined together and topped by the English cross, Irish harp and Scottish thistle. The letter R is below.
Script: Latin
Lettering
THVS VNITED INVINCIBLE
R
Translation
Thus united, invincible.
Mints and mintmarks
Experimental farthing designs associated with London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No date on the principal undated types.
Identification and varieties
Undated experimental copper coinage; the date range is an attribution, not an inscription. Portrait, border and reverse types must be checked before identifying the variety.
Measurements
Dimensions and weight describe a surviving specimen.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (c. 1656–1658) | London | None | First bust; three pillars; R below | Approximate attribution to the closing years of the Protectorate. |
ND (c. 1656–1658)First bust; three pillars; R below
Approximate attribution to the closing years of the Protectorate.