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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2177Great Britain. Silver Crown by Simon, 1658/7. Oliver 
            Cromwell, the Lord Protector. S-3226. ESC-10. Edge not viewable in 
            the slab. A classic in super-nice condition! A really choice 
            example. Reflective surfaces beneath dark bluish gray toning, with 
            hues of gold iridescence. Some small marks and faint hairlines in 
            the color. Struck from buckled dies, which produced the extensive 
            die-break that runs entirely across the base of Cromwell's throat 
            and through the top of the drapery. The overdate is crisp, sharp as 
            can be. Legends and design are well struck but lack the tiny detail 
            that can be seen in the next specimen, a Proof made 80 years later 
            by Tanner. Compare the two pieces and you will discover the artistry 
            that made Thomas Simon, who engraved the dies for this coin, world 
            famous. The very first milled English crown, and a joy to behold in 
            every way, but particularly for its tone and prooflike surfaces. The 
            consignor believes this to be ex Beaumont. NGC graded Proof 64. 
            Estimated Value $10,000-12,500. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $8,500
             


          








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