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Medal Commemorating the Death of Cromwell, 1658

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medal commemorating the death of Cromwell, 1658, by James Johnson. Oval, armor-clad bust of Oliver Cromwell facing left with long hair. The legend around the bust reads: OLIVERVS . D . G . R . ANG . SCO . HIB . ET . HIERVTAE . PROTECTOR . The medal is dark-colored with hints of red on the bust.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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