Cromwell, Oliver

A silver crown of 1658, depicting English statesman and general Oliver Cromwell in Roman style, wearing a laurel wreath. A Puritan leader, Cromwell came to power as Lord Protector in 1653. After the restoration of the monarchy, Cromwell was reviled: his bones were hung up at Tyburn, London, and his head was displayed on a pole.

(Image © The Art Archive/British Museum)