Death of Oliver Cromwell, 1658, a small struck gold medal, late 17th century (?), unsigned (of Dutch origin), after T. Simon, laureate bust left, olivar d g r p ang sco hib pro, rev. non defitient oliva sep 3 1658, shepherd with his flock under an olive tree, landscape in background, edge grained, 29mm, 16.54g (Platt II, p.26, type B [B1, this item]; Lessen, BNJ 1982, dies 2/1; Henfrey pl. v, 4; MI I, 434/84; v. Loon II, 420; E 201). Small edge nick at 10 o’clock, some light hairlining, extremely fine, rare £4,000-£6,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Dr Jerome J. Platt Collection of 17th-Century Medals.

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