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1658/7 Oliver Cromwell Crown struck in Pewter
£2,250
Crown, 1658/7, in pewter, laureate bust left, rev. crowned shield, edge plain, 28.52g/440.4gr/6h (Lessen, BNJ 1966, p.168, E14, this coin; L & S 1b; ESC 242 [–]; cf. S 3226).
A most intriguing and fascinating piece certainly worthy of further research. Listed in Marvin Lessens BNJ article from 1966 on the coinage of Oliver Cromwell (E14). Assumed a contemporary cast, much as struck and extremely rare.
Provenance
Spink Numismatic Circular, October 1947, (52848) - £5. 5. 0
Ex Warner
Ex Ockendon
Ex M.Lessen