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Auction 43 10 Jan 2018
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Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), silver Halfcrown, 1658. Laureate and draped bust left, abbreviated Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D.G.R.P. ANG. SCO. ET. HIB &c PRO, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date above, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, PAX QVÆRITVR BELLO, edge inscribed in raised letters, +.HAS. NISI. PERITVRVS. MIHI. ADIMAT. NEMO. weight 15.07g (N 2746; Bull 252; ESC 447; S 3227A; KM B207). Attractively toned, with mint bloom and underlying brilliance, one hairline on neck, in PCGS holder graded MS 62, Pop 3; only 2 graded finer at PCGS, 1 in MS-63, 1 in MS-64, and highly desirable. Estimated Value $10,000
Ex Spink Coin Auction, 6th October 2004, lot 588.
PCGS certification 34313123. The abbreviated Latin legends translate as "Oliver by the Grace of God, Protector of the Republic of England, Scotland and Ireland," and on the reverse "Peace is sought by war," and additionally on the edge "Let no one remove these from me under penalty of death."
Ex Spink Coin Auction, 6th October 2004, lot 588.
PCGS certification 34313123. The abbreviated Latin legends translate as "Oliver by the Grace of God, Protector of the Republic of England, Scotland and Ireland," and on the reverse "Peace is sought by war," and additionally on the edge "Let no one remove these from me under penalty of death."