Battle of La Hogue - William and Mary

Location England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year 1692
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter 55 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Van Loon#IV. 93, Montagu#CC5
Obverse description Busts 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering GULI : ET MARIA D . G . M . BRIT : FR : ET HIB : REX, ET REGINA. I. SMELTZING . F.
Reverse description Naval action; in front, a French ship sinking.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ASSERTA 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.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7709346840
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