Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector, silver medal, 1653, by T. Simon, armoured draped bust of Oliver Cromwell left, signed below the bust, OLIVERUS DEI GRA REIPUB ANGLIAE SCO ET HIB & PROTECTOR, rev. lion displays the arms of Cromwell and the Commonwealth, PAX QUAERITUR BELLO, (PEACE IS SOUGHT BY WAR), 38 mm, (MI. 409/45). Cast, very fine. £Sold
This medal was produced at Cromwell's behest to commemorate his elevation to the Protectorate on 16th December 1653.
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