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Oliver Cromwell gold Pattern Broad of 20 Shillings 1656 MS62 NGC, KM-Pn25, S-3225, W&R-39. A marvelous representative of this historically rich issue, struck during the Protectorate period, with Oliver Cromwell, portrayed to the obverse, serving as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. Though monarchy had been cast aside in the English Civil War, the design employed is clearly monarchical in style, with a crown taking a prominent position atop the reverse shield and Cromwell himself wearing a laureate wreath. The quality of production of the piece, with its symmetrical flan and consistently sculpted features, is undeniable, particularly when one considers that irregular coinage would be produced throughout much of Europe well into the 19th century, leaving this type as one that is, in many ways, well ahead of its time. Struck with a light stippling over Cromwell's bust, a defining feature for this very rare and desirable issue, each element of the obverse and reverse designs expressed to precise calculation and placed within highly reflective golden fields bearing light wisps of handling but no larger signs of contact. A superb piece.
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Estimate: 40000-60000 USD
Oliver Cromwell gold Pattern Broad of 20 Shillings 1656 MS62 NGC, KM-Pn25, S-3225, W&R-39. A marvelous representative of this historically rich issue, struck during the Protectorate period, with Oliver Cromwell, portrayed to the obverse, serving as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. Though monarchy had been cast aside in the English Civil War, the design employed is clearly monarchical in style, with a crown taking a prominent position atop the reverse shield and Cromwell himself wearing a laureate wreath. The quality of production of the piece, with its symmetrical flan and consistently sculpted features, is undeniable, particularly when one considers that irregular coinage would be produced throughout much of Europe well into the 19th century, leaving this type as one that is, in many ways, well ahead of its time. Struck with a light stippling over Cromwell's bust, a defining feature for this very rare and desirable issue, each element of the obverse and reverse designs expressed to precise calculation and placed within highly reflective golden fields bearing light wisps of handling but no larger signs of contact. A superb piece.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-oliver-cromwell-gold-pattern-broad-of-20-shillings-1656-ms62-ngc-/a/3085-30167.s?type=CoinArchives3085
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 40000-60000 USD