North Yorkshire Moors Collection, Part IV: Coins and Medals

XV: Dutch and French Medals, Death of Oliver Cromwell, 1658, a large struck silver medal, late 17th century (?), unsigned (of Dutch origin), after T. Simon, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. non defitient oliva sep 3 1658, shepherd with his flock under an olive tree, landscape in background, 49mm, 47.10g (Lessen, BNJ 1982, dies 1/2; Henfrey pl. v, 5; Platt II, p.26, type C; MI I, 435/85; v. Loon II, 420; E 200). Minor rim bruises, otherwise obverse extremely fine, reverse nearly so, toned, rare
£700-£900

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

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Provenance: SCMB January 1948 (M 1028); R.E. Ockenden Collection; bt R.E.O.