Battle of La Hogue

Location England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year 1692
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 59.09 g
Diameter 55.38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge Plain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Van Loon#IV 31, 4, Forster#681, Montagu#EE9
Obverse description William III with oar in his left stands half-left and is wreathed by Victoria floating behind him, on the left the personification of Ireland with a harp, on the right the personification of the Netherlands with a staff of freedom, in front of a lion with a bundle of arrows.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering WILHELM.III.D.G.MAG.BRIT.FRAN.ET.GIB.REX GALLORVM VICTOR. CONCORDANT. F. H. M.
Reverse description Representation of the sea battle, above part of the zodiac.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering SOLIS ITER. VICT.NAV.DE GALLIS / MAX.DIE 29 MAY / MDCXCII. / P. H. M.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7022784360
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