The Spang Collection of The Kings & Queens of England. Commonwealth, 1649 – 1660.

Oliver Cromwell. Lord Protector, 1653-1658. Shilling, AR 28 mm. 5.96 g., Dies by Simon. Blondeau’s mint, Drury House, London. Dated 1658. Laureate and draped bust l., OLIVAR·D·G·RP·ANG·SCO·HIB &c PRO. Rev. Crowned coat-of-arms PAX·QVÆRITVR·BELLO. Lessen J28. ESC 1005. North 2745. S.3228.
Rare. Lovely iridescent tone and extremely fine

Ex Classical Numismatic Review Winter 2017.