Battle of La Hogue

Lieu England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Année 1692
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Poids 31.81 g
Diamètre 45 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Tranche Plain with inscription
Période
Notice
Référence(s) Van Loon#IV, 98, Slg. Erl#2533, Montagu#EE8
Description de l’avers Bust of Williams III on a pedestal, on the sides two genii with palm branches and the shields of England and Holland, around the portico with the four statues of the fleet commanders Russel, Ashby, Delaval and Almonde, including the four busts of the losers.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers MEMORIÆ ÆTERNÆ WILH / III. / ANGL. / REX. RVSS / EL. ASH / BY. DELA / VAL. ALLE / MONDE. G. H.
Description du revers Writing board, on the sides Victoria with a victory wreath and Fama with a trumpet, above a small angel with branches, at the bottom in front of the board sits the personified time and oversees the personified story that the board describes; in the background the sea with sinking ships.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers
Tirage
ID Numisquare 4352463240
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