Lot 1144
Oliver Cromwell (d.1658). Silver Crown, 1658, 8 in date struck over 7. By Thomas Simon, laureate and draped bust left, raised die flaw, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D.G.R.P. ANG. SCO. HIB &c PRO, Reverse; crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date above, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, PAX QVÆRITVR BELLO, edge inscribed in raised letters, *.HAS. NISI. PERITVRVS. MIHI. ADIMAT. NEMO. (L&S 1; Bull 240; ESC 10; KM.D207; S.3226). Lightly reflective surfaces with pleasing cabinet toning, scarcely any evidence of handling or wear, an appealing example. In NGC holder graded MS62. Estimated Value $7,000 - UP
NGC Certification Number 6268077-001. 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," a direct reference to the crime of clipping the edges of coins, which was prevalent on hammered coins of the time.
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