COMMONWEALTH. Oliver Cromwell. Lord Protector, 1653-1658. AR Crown (40mm, 29.96 g, 6h). Dies by Simon. Blondeau’s mint, Drury House, London. Dated 1658/7.

Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots
Lot: 1333. Estimated: $ 5 000

British, Silver

Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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COMMONWEALTH. Oliver Cromwell. Lord Protector, 1653-1658. AR Crown (40mm, 29.96 g, 6h). Dies by Simon. Blondeau’s mint, Drury House, London. Dated 1658/7. OLIVAR · D · G · R · P · ANG · SCO · HIB &c PRO, laureate and draped bust left / PAX · QVÆRITVR · BELLO, crowned garnished coat-of-arms; 16 5(8 over 7) above. Lessen E12; ESC 10; North 2745; SCBC 3226. Late stage of die flaw. Deep cabinet toning. Near EF.

From the James & Martha Robertson Collection. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular CXV.5 (November 2007), no. MS8214.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots will be held Wednesday afternoon, 15 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.