½ Crown - Oliver Cromwell (1656–1658)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1656–1658 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.000g |
| Diameter | 33.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Obv. artist | Thomas Simon |
| Rev. artist | Thomas Simon |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3227-3227A |
Draped laureate bust left, legend around
OLIVAR·D·G R·P·ANG·SCO·HI &c PRO
Crowned shield of arms below date, legend around
PAX·QVÆRITVR·BELLO 16 56
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The 1656 Half Crown - Oliver Cromwell is a circulating ½ crown coin issued from 1656 to 1658, struck in silver. It weighs 15g and measures 33mm across. Reverse design: Crowned shield of arms below date, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1656 Half Crown - Oliver Cromwell worth?
No verified sale of the 1656 Half Crown - Oliver Cromwell has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £20.20 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1656 Half Crown - Oliver Cromwell?
Check the weight 15g and diameter 33mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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