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Product ID
9252
Stock status
In Stock
Estimated UK Delivery
£8.00
1656 Oliver Cromwell Silver Half Crown gFine
Own one of the most sought-after coins - the 1656 Oliver Cromwell HI Type Half Crown.
This coin is graded as good fine with irregular edges.
You may also be interested in the 1658 HIB Type Half Crown.
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The English Commonwealth
These coins were issued during the Commonwealth Period (1649-1660).
Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector during the Commonwealth Period from 1653 until his death in 1658.
The "Cromwell Coins" shows new coin press techniques during the Commonwealth, moving on from hammered coins. The new technique was to prevent clipping and forgery of coins. The Mint resumed production of hammered coins after the restoration of the monarchy in 1660.
Pattern Coins?
It is believed by many that the Cromwell coins were intended only as patterns for an intended coinage,and were never issued for circulation. This could be supported by the rarity of all Cromwell portrait coins, but there are historical references to Cromwell coin being very worn, and therefore it appears that a small number were issued for circulation, and did in fact circulate for a number of years. All Cromwell coins are difficult to find in any condition, and their prices reflect this.
Edge Inscription
HAS NISI PERITVRVS MIHI ADIMAT NEMO
Translates to "let no one remove these from me under penalty of death".
Obverse
The draped bust of Oliver Cromwell with a laureate wreath, facing left.
The legend reads, in Latin,
OLIVAR D G R P ANG SCO ET HI & PRO
Translates to "Oliver by the Grace of God, Protector of the Republic of England, Scotland and Ireland".
Reverse
The reverse shows a crowned shield with the legend,
1656 PAX QUAERITUR BELLO
Translates to "peace is sought by war".
Spink reference 3227
Specification
| Metal | Silver |
| Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0 |
| Silver Weight Troy Ounces | 0 |
| Obverse Designer | Thomas Simon |
| Reverse Designer | Thomas Simon |
| Issuing Monarch | Commonwealth Period (1649 - 1660) |
| Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Terms of Sale - Key Points
You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.
Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.
All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out.
If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes, therefore some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.
Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.
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Delivery Information
We aim to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receiving cleared funds. Our standard delivery methods are as follows
Orders over £60 - Fully Insured Delivery.
- Within the UK and BFPO - Next day fully insured and tracked. Delivery starts from £6.
- International - Royal Mail International Signed / Royal Mail International Tracked / Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed For. Items sent via this method will normally arrive between 3-7 working days. Delivery starts from £15.
Orders under £60
- Within the UK and BFPO - Royal Mail 2nd Class. Your order will normally arrive within 2-3 working days. Delivery starts from £3.50.
- International - Royal Mail International Standard. Your order will normally arrive between 3-7 working days. Delivery starts from £6.
If you wish to have your order sent by an alternative method (e.g., Saturday Guaranteed) please contact +441253343081 for more information. Please note, we will not dispatch high value orders over a bank holiday weekend.
For international delivery, please check with your local customs office for more information on custom duty and taxes.
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Postal Insurance
We offer fully insured delivery on all special delivery options. We do need to pass on the cost of this insurance as it soon adds up shipping high value gold and silver products.
- Orders < £1500 there is no additional fee
- Orders > £1500 we charge a fee in order to cover the increasing costs of insurance. For every £1500 we apply a £1 fee.
If you require any assistance please do not hesitate to call the showroom on +441253343081 and one of our team can discuss your purchase.
Address
Chard (1964) Ltd
32-36 Harrowside
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 1RJ
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Tel: 01253 343081
Company No: 01378220
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