Broad: Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)

1656 Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.) Source image
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With the defeat of Charles I a Council of State was set up, the kingship abolished and England was governed as a Commonwealth. This rare piece was one of a series struck by order of Cromwell, and with the consent of the Council. The dies were made by Thomas Simon and the strik...

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