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Auction 49 15 Jan 2020
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Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), Silver Shilling, 1658. Laureate and draped bust left, raised die flaw at top of forehead, legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D.G.R.P. ANG. SCO. HIB &c PRO, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date above, PAX QVÆRITVR BELLO, weight 6.01g (Bull 254; ESC 1005; S.3228; KM.A207). Attractively toned, with proof-like mint bloom, a very slight hint of wear to the highest points only, good extremely fine, practically as struck, and rare this nicely preserved, has been slabbed and graded by PCGS as MS63. Value $6,000 - UP
PCGS Certification 616009.63/37783226. 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."
Ex. Stacks, Coin Galleries, New York, 12th December 2004, lot 1365.
Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), Silver Shilling, 1658. Laureate and draped bust left, raised die flaw at top of forehead, legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D.G.R.P. ANG. SCO. HIB &c PRO, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date above, PAX QVÆRITVR BELLO, weight 6.01g (Bull 254; ESC 1005; S.3228; KM.A207). Attractively toned, with proof-like mint bloom, a very slight hint of wear to the highest points only, good extremely fine, practically as struck, and rare this nicely preserved, has been slabbed and graded by PCGS as MS63. Value $6,000 - UP
PCGS Certification 616009.63/37783226. 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."
Ex. Stacks, Coin Galleries, New York, 12th December 2004, lot 1365.