Pattern 50 Shillings 1656 (United Kingdom, Oliver Cromwell)
Photo by: Stack's Bowers
Specification
- MetalGold (0,917)
- Weight22,2 g
- Pure gold (0,6545 oz) 20,3574 g
- Diameter28,5 mm
- EdgeInscription
- Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)
- Mintage UNC12
Description
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PeriodOliver Cromwell
- Denomination50 Shillings
- Year1656
- RulerOliver Cromwell (Lord Protector)
- MintLondon
- PurposePattern
Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the British Pattern 50 Shillings 1656 . This gold coin from the times of Oliver Cromwell's. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 51036 sold at the Stack's Bowers auction for USD 420,000. Bidding took place August 15, 2023.
How much is the gold coin of Oliver Cromwell's Pattern 50 Shillings 1656?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Gold coin 50 Shillings 1656 is 220000 USD for regular strike and 380000 USD for coins minted using the PROOF technology. The coin contains 20,3574 g of pure gold, so we do not recommend selling it for less than 2776,26 USD, even if it is in poor condition and has no collectible value.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the Pattern 50 Shillings 1656?
The information on the current value of the British coin Pattern 50 Shillings 1656 is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
Where can I sell the Pattern 50 Shillings 1656?
To sell the Pattern 50 Shillings 1656 we recommend contacting specialized numismatic companies that hold regular auction sales. Public auctions are the most fair and secure way to sell valuable collectible coins. Go to the list of companies to find a suitable platform.
