England
(United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown
Dependencies)
Year
1688
Type
Commemorative medals/Event medal
Composition
Tin (White metal)
Weight
18.05 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round
Technique
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Plain
Period
Notice
George Bower
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Shielded arms of Prince James, supported by four infant cherub`s, two of whom are holding up the coronet above, and, on either side, the Prince`s Plumes and the shield of Cornwall with coronet.
Obverse lettering
HONOR`
. PRIN` . MAG . BRIT . FRA . ET . HIB . NAT : 10 . IVN :
1688. (Translation: In honour of the Prince of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, born 10 June, 1688.)
Obverse script
Reverse description
The young Prince seated on a cushion. Above, two infant cherub`s with trumpets, crown, and palm, supporting a band, inscribed. In the distance, sea with ships.
Reverse lettering
VENIAT
. CENTESIMVS . HÆRES. (Translation: Let the hundredth heir approach.)