Oliver Cromwell: CM.248-1989

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 24.52 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Cromwell, facing left, laureate, hair not long, in scale armour and mantle over shoulders.

• Text: OLIVARIUS CROMWELL. (in exergue) I. DASSIER . F.
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: A tomb, decorated with the arms of Cromwell, surmounted by a helmet, between branches of palm and laurel ; the side is inscribed. Four infant genii are introduced, one points to his titles, a second holds a mirror indicating prudence, and is weeping over his death, typified by a skull. Another represents his success by a laurel wreath, and the unanimity of the kingdom by a bundle of wands bound together. A fourth, in the character of Hercules, symbolizes his power by the club, and the fruit of his labours by three apples.

• Text: NAT . 3 . APRIL . 1603 . MORT . 3 . SEPT . 1658
• Location: Reverse
• Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

• Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George II: Vol 1 page(s): 435

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.248-1989
Primary reference Number: 227512
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Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals