Commonwealth, 1649-1660. Silver Medal n. d. (struck c. 1731), 25.71 g. Oliver Cromwell, Memorial. By J. Dassier. Bust laureate and draped. OLIVARIUS CROMWELL. Rv. Shield, helmet and palm upon a decorated monument, inscribed ANGLIÆ . SCO . ET HIB . PROTECTOR. Below. NAT . 3 . APRIL . 1603. MORT . 3 . SEPT . 1658. Plain edge. 38.2 mm. Eimer 203. MI i 435/87. Sehr schön-vorzüglich / Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 - 3 September 1658) was an English statesman, politician, and soldier, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in British history. He came to prominence during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, initially as a senior commander in the Parliamentarian army and latterly as a politician. A leading advocate of the execution of Charles I in January 1649, which led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England, he ruled as Lord Protector from December 1653 until his death. He died at age 59 at Whitehall on 3 September 1658, the anniversary of his great victories at Dunbar and Worcester.

This medal was struck by J. Dassier to accompany his medallic series of the Kings of England but of a smaller size.