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Medal - William IV Stadtholder
| Location | Dutch Republic |
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| Year | 1747 |
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| Period | 18th century |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of William IV, Prince of Nassau-Orange, facing right, wearing a military coat with button fastenings and a long curled wig. The circular Latin legend runs around the raised rim, with engraver's initials visible at the lower left of the field. A suspension loop is fitted at the top. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The rampant Dutch lion, holding an upraised sword in its right paw, rests its left forepaw on a pedestal inscribed with the Garter motto HONY SOIT QVI MALY PENSE and decorated with orange branches bearing fruit. A sunburst with a cannon ball appears to the lower left. The circular Latin legend runs around the rim, with a rectangular exergue below bearing the proclamation inscription and date. A suspension loop is fitted at the top. |
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