COMMONWEALTH. Oliver Cromwell.Lord Protector, 1653-1658.
White metal or Pewter? Medal (50mm, 32.8 g, 12h). Commemorating the Death of Oliver Cromwell, 1658.
Obv. OLIVAR • D • G • RP • ANG • SCO • HIBERNIÆ • PROTECTOR, laureate and armoured bust left
Rev. NON • DEFITIENT • OLIVA • SEP • 3 • 1658 •, shepherd standing below olive tree, tending to his flock.
This appears to be a later casting of a rare original. There is some evidence that it was once bronzed or gilt. In fair condition as pictured, and interesting.
