Oliver Cromwell, pattern Farthing, undated, laureate and draped bust left, within roped linear circle, intruding at top of bust, OLIVAR. PRO. ENG. SC. IRL, <I>rev.</I> crowned shield of the Protectorate, within similar circle, CHARITIE. AND. CHANGE, <I>edge</I> plain (Peck 390; S.3230), <I>very fine, extremely rare</I> | Christie's

Sale 1208

Ancient, English and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

Spink London

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16 November 1999

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Lot 545

Oliver Cromwell, pattern Farthing, undated, laureate and draped bust left, within roped linear circle, intruding at top of bust, OLIVAR. PRO. ENG. SC. IRL, rev. crowned shield of the Protectorate, within similar circle, CHARITIE. AND. CHANGE, edge plain (Peck 390; S.3230), very fine, extremely rare

Price realised

GBP 4,180

Estimate

GBP 3,000 - GBP 4,000

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Oliver Cromwell, pattern Farthing, undated, laureate and draped bust left, within roped linear circle, intruding at top of bust, OLIVAR. PRO. ENG. SC. IRL, rev. crowned shield of the Protectorate, within similar circle, CHARITIE. AND. CHANGE, edge plain (Peck 390; S.3230), very fine, extremely rare
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