Lot 3431
Great Britain. Pattern Broad, 1656. W&R-39; S.3225. Oliver Cromwell. Obverse laureate head of Cromwell left. Reverse, crowned shield of the protectorate. Grained edge. A superb mint state specimen with light golden toning around the lettering and sharp detail. Great overall eye appeal. Cromwellian coinage is very rare in high grade and has become increasingly difficult to obtain. NGC graded MS-62(In our opinion conservatively graded). WINGS Approved.
Cromwell's portrait coins are often described as patterns, but it is quite likely that they were intended, eventually, to circulate. Authority was given for manufacture in 1656 but the first full production came in 1657, followed by a later wave of coinage before the September of 1658, when Cromwell died. Cromwell had become king in all but name- indeed his last parliament had offered him the crown. He had refused the offer because he feared the army's republicanism, but he was nevertheless pleased to see his portrait used so conspicuously on the national coinage.
Estimated Value $60,000 - 70,000.
|
| |
| Unsold |
