Great Britain / Italy. Oliver Cromwell and Tommaso Aniello (“Masaniello”). Historical portrait medal, circa 1700. By Ferdinand de Saint-Urbain.
Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Oliver Cromwell facing left. Around, OLIVAR D G R P ANG SCO ET HIB &C PRO.
Reverse: Bust of Tommaso Aniello facing left, wearing a cap and simple clothing. Around, THOMAS ANIELLO DE AMALPHI. Signed SV on the truncation. Beaded borders on both sides.
A historical medal pairing Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland, with Masaniello, the fisherman who led the Neapolitan uprising of 1647.
Pierced near the edge for suspension.
References: Medallic Illustrations I, p. 432, no. 79; Eimer 199.
Weight: 36.15 g.
Diameter: 46 mm.
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