Auction: 7023 - The Glenister Collection of British Coins & other Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Comm Medals
Lot: 501
The Commonwealth, Oliver Cromwell, Halfcrown, 1658, laureate, draped bust left, rev. crowned shield with arms of the Protectorate, edge inscribed (ESC.447; N.2746; S.3227A), an exceptional example, a few minor field marks in places, slight cabinet friction in second quarter of shield, about as struck Estimate £ 2,800-3,200 provenance Bought Baldwin, 20 November 1944
Sold for
£3,300