Lot 357
Oliver Cromwell (1656-58), Halfcrown, 1658, laureate and draped bust left, toothed outer border both sides, legend

Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
£4,800
Description
Oliver Cromwell (1656-58), Halfcrown, 1658, laureate and draped bust left, toothed outer border both sides, legend surrounding, OLIVAR DG RP ANG SCO ET HIB &c PRO. Rev, crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date above, reads PAX QVÆRITVR BELLO, edge inscription as +.HAS NISI PERITVRVS MIHI ADIMAT NEMO (S.3227A; N.2746; Bull.252; ESC.447). About extremely fine, attractively toned with underlying brilliance.

