Lot 1097
Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), silver Crown, 1658, 8 in date struck over 7. Laureate and draped bust left, raised die flaw at early stage, abbreviated Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D.G.R.P. ANG. SCO. HIB &c PRO, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date above, PAX QVÆRITVR BELLO, edge inscribed in raised letters, *.HAS. NISI. PERITVRVS. MIHI. ADIMAT. NEMO. Weight 30.15g (L&S. 1; Bull 240; ESC 10; S 3226; KM D207). Attractively toned, with usual die flaw at mid-stage, one light rim bruise on reverse, otherwise good very fine. Estimated Value $7,500
Ex: UBS, Auction 76, 22nd January 2008, lot 2517. A H Baldwin, fixed price list, Winter 2008, item BM041.
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as "Oliver by the Grace of God, Protector of the Republic of England, Scotland and Ireland," and on the reverse "Peace is sought by war," and additionally on the edge "Let no one remove these from me under penalty of death," a direct reference to the crime of clipping the edges of coins, which was prevalent on hammered coins of the time.
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