Historical Medals

Death of Oliver Cromwell, 1658, a small struck silver medal, late 17th century (?), unsigned (of Dutch origin), after T. Simon, laureate bust left, rev. non defitient oliva sep 3 1658, shepherd with his flock under an olive tree, landscape in background, edge plain, 29mm, 11.56g (Lessen, BNJ 1982, dies 2/1; Henfrey pl. v, 4; Platt II, p.26, type B; MI I, 434/84; v. Loon II, 420; E 201). Very fine, toned [slabbed NGC MS 61] £400-£500

R. Stucker Collection, Bourgey Auction (Paris), 21 November 1977, lot 70 (part); SNC June 1978 (8429); M. Lessen Collection, Part 4, DNW Auction 186, 21 January 2021, lot 1252