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Auction 49 15 Jan 2020
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Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), Gold Broad of Twenty Shillings. 1656, laureate head left, legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D. G. R. P. ANG. SCO. ET. HIB. & PRO, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date either side of crown, legend and toothed border surrounding, PAX. QVÆRITVR. BELLO. edge milled, weight 8.92g (Schneider 367; WR 39 R2; N.2744; S.3225; Fr.273; KM.Pn25). Toned with light surface marks, good fine. Value $25,000 - UP
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".
Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), Gold Broad of Twenty Shillings. 1656, laureate head left, legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D. G. R. P. ANG. SCO. ET. HIB. & PRO, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date either side of crown, legend and toothed border surrounding, PAX. QVÆRITVR. BELLO. edge milled, weight 8.92g (Schneider 367; WR 39 R2; N.2744; S.3225; Fr.273; KM.Pn25). Toned with light surface marks, good fine. Value $25,000 - UP
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".