Description
Commonwealth (1649‑1660), Crown, 1652 over 1, mm. Sun; English shield within palm and laurel wreath, rev. conjoined shields of England and Ireland, 29.77g. (Bull 5; ‘R3’; ESC 5; N.2721; S.3214). Full and round, extremely fine or better. Even pleasing tone.
Bought Baldwin 2010.
Ex. Pace TSC, Glendinings Auction lot 151, 20/3/1985.
Similar to the example sold by Heritage Auctions in January 20224 for hammer $10,000.