England · Oliver Cromwell (1653–1658)
Farthing à motif anglais — Cromwell, premier buste, Charity and Change (v. 1656–1658)
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About this coin
This copper farthing experiment pairs Cromwell’s first portrait type with the crowned arms. Its rope border and plain edge are useful identifying details.
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
The crowned Protectorate shield combines the national emblems, with a small lion-bearing shield in its centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CHARITIE AND CHANGE
Translation
Charity and change.
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; crowned shield reverse |