THE NEW YORK SALE

Auction 46  –  10 January 2019

THE NEW YORK SALE, Auction 46

World Coins

Th, 10.01.2019, from 1:00 AM CET
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Description

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. Estimate Value $6,000 - UP
Ex Stacks, Coin Galleries, New York, 12th December 2004, lot 1365.
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."

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Price realized 5'000 USD
Starting price 4'750 USD
Estimate 6'000 USD
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