Medal - James II Landing of William of Orange at Torbay

€1.00
LocationDutch Republic
Year1688
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionGold
Weight60 g
Diameter49 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeRegnier Arondeaux
Reference(s) Eimer#298
Obverse descriptionWilliam as emperor with raised sword and serpent underfoot as his royalty holds the arm of Britannia, flanked by her shield ornamented with roses and thistles. In the background we see Jesuit Edward Petre fleeing with a young Prince James on his back holding a windmill
Obverse letteringDEO VIN DICE IUSTITA COMITE
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTroops disembarking from their boats near a fortified harbor, with numerous large fleets on the horizon,
Reverse letteringCONTRA INFANTEM PERDITIONIS EXPEDITIO NAUALIS PRO LIBERTATE ANGLIAE. MDCLXXXVIII
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverAmsterdam, Netherlands (1578-1673)
Mintage1688  - -
Catalog ID1700008500
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