IV: Coins of Oliver Cromwell, Halfcrown, 1656, laureate bust left, olivar d g r p ang sco et hi &c pro, rev. pax qværitvr bello, crowned shield, edge has nisi peritvrvs mihi adimat nemo, 14.86g/229.6gr/6h (Lessen, BNJ 1996, H25; ESC 251 [446]; S 3227). Characteristic small die flaws in front of face and other minor marks on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine and toned, arguably the finest known specimen £8,000-£10,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: J.L. Dresser Collection, Stack’s Auction (New York), 29 April-1 May 1987, lot 1792.

The first recorded appearance or issuance of this coin was on 1 June 1657