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Invasion of England - William III
| Location | Dutch Republic |
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| Year | 1688 |
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| Weight | 83.45 g |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of William III facing half-right, with long flowing hair, flanked by two allegorical female figures each holding a laurel wreath over his head. Below the bust, a rocaille cartouche bears an inscribed legend with the date 1688. The circular outer legend runs along the rim of the field. |
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| Obverse script | Dutch |
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| Reverse description | Detailed scene depicting the departure of the Dutch fleet from Hellevoetsluis, with numerous warships under sail filling the middle ground. Above, a winged angel of Fame flies to the left blowing two trumpets, with rays of light radiating behind the fleet. In the foreground, crowds of figures on the quayside watch and gesture toward the departing armada. The circular legend runs along the rim. |
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