Great Britain Gold Pattern Broad PCGS PR63

One of the most important coins in British numismatics!

1656 Oliver Cromwell
Great Britain Gold Pattern Broad PCGS PR63
We had a PR62 earlier this month that sold right away!
This PR63 is numerically Tied for Finest Known at PCGS!

 
Oliver Cromwell is one of the most legendary names in not just Great Britain’s history, but throughout the entire world.
 
In a 2002 BBC poll he was selected as one of the top 10 greatest Britons of all time, but his story is not without controversy.
 
Many historians have considered him a regicidal dictator, while others consider him a hero of liberty. Indeed, they were complicated times throughout the realm in the 17th century.
 
Cromwell was among the signatories of King Charles I death warrant in 1649, and subsequently dominated the short-lived Commonwealth of England as a member of the Rump Parliament from 1649 – 1653.
 
In April of 1653 Cromwell would remove the Rump Parliament by force and was ultimately invited by his fellow leaders to become Lord Protector of Great Britain.
 
Cromwell would pass away naturally in 1658, but not before attempting to beautify the country’s coinage.
 
The Cromwell Gold Pattern Broad is one of the most important coins not only in British numismatics, but in the entire world.
 
It is very rare to find any coin of this era in Proof format, let alone in gold. Then coupled with the fantastic rarity of this issue and popularity of collecting it you have a phenomenal opportunity to acquire it while it lasts.
 
Many great British rarities have been eclipsing seven-figure sums in recent years. As money continues flowing in from all over the world into coins their status will only grow.