holding corn-ears and a torch
Head of Attis facing right
three oak sprigs
mark of value II behind in field
well defined with an attractive portrait
Oliver Cromwell 1658 Shilling holding corn-ears and a torchOliver Cromwell (d. 1658), silver Shilling, 1658, laureate and draped bust left, raised die flaw at top of forehead, legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D. G. R. P. ANG. SCO. HIB &c PRO, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date above, PAX QVRITVR BELLO, weight 6. 01g (Bull 254; ESC 1005; S. 3228). Toned, with some light hairlines, light wear to highest points, almost extremely fine.