Dood van Cromwell 1658

This gold medal, "Dood van Cromwell," was designed by Thomas Simon in 1658 to commemorate the death of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The obverse depicts Cromwell's profile with a laurel wreath, while the reverse features a solitary tree and a man with a spade, symbolizing Cromwell's legacy and the end of his reign. The medal is a significant historical artifact, reflecting the political and social changes of the 17th century in England.