The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014

Lot 359

Oliver Cromwell

Estimate £100 - £140 | Hammer £160

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Description

Oliver Cromwell, the Battle of Dunbar, small uniface oval silver medal, 1650, by Thomas Simon, bust left, THE LORD OF HOSTS, 18th century striking from original dies, 24mm x 20.5mm (MI 391/13; Eim. 181b; Farquhar I, 220). Nearly extremely fine, usual signs of die damage above head, toned.

Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 25 September, 2006 (lot 1254)