North Yorkshire Moors Collection, Part IV: Coins and Medals

XV: Dutch and French Medals, 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, 18.22g (Lessen, BNJ 1982, dies 1/1; Henfrey pl. v, 4; Platt II, p.26, type B; MI I, 434/84; v. Loon II, 420; E 201). Extremely fine, attractive reddish toning £2,000-£3,000

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

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Provenance: C.H. Hartmann Collection, Glendining Auction, 27 May 1957, lot 229; R.E. Ockenden Collection [from G. Hearn]; bt R.E.O.