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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). Attractively toned, with mint bloom and underlying brilliance, one hairline on neck, a pleasing extremely fine, reverse good extremely fine and highly desirable, has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as MS62. Estimated Value $7,500
PCGS Certification 34313123. We note at the time of writing that 65 examples of the 1658 Halfcrown have been graded by both services and only 14 are graded finer than this piece. 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. We note at the time of writing that 65 examples of the 1658 Halfcrown have been graded by both services and only 14 are graded finer than this piece. 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.