Description
Oliver Cromwell (1649-1658) Dutch or Tanner’s copy Sixpence, 1658, struck in silver, laureate and draped bust left, four berries in wreath, top leaf points to P, legend surrounds OLIVAR.D.G.R.P.ANG.SCO.HIB.PRO, toothed border both sides. rev inverted die axis, crowned shield of arms of the Protectorate, date above, legend reads PAX .QVæRITVR BELLO, edge plain (Bull 263, ESC 1506, R4). Choice mint state, iridescent cabinet toning. All in all an exceptional example and possibly the finest known.
Encapsulated by NGC as MS63.
Finest certified by NGC.
NGC certification 2881817-004
