Battle of La Hogue - William and Mary

€379,733.00
LocationEngland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year1692
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter55 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeJan Smeltzing
Reference(s) Van Loon#IV. 93, Montagu#CC5
Obverse descriptionBusts conjoined, right, of William III and Mary II, both laureate. He, hair rather long, wears scale armour and embroidered mantle: she is draped, with brooch in front.
Obverse letteringGULI : ET MARIA D . G . M . BRIT : FR : ET HIB : REX, ET REGINA. I. SMELTZING . F.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionNaval action; in front, a French ship sinking.
Reverse letteringASSERTA MARIS IMPERII GLORIA. GALLORUM CLASSE DELETA D.XIX,XXIX MAJI . MDCXCII.
(Translation: The glory of the empire of the sea asserted. The French fleet defeated, 19/29 May, 1692.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1692  - MDCXCII -
Catalog ID7709346840
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