Naval Action off Beachy Head - William and Mary

€379,727.00
LocationEngland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year1690
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter37.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeJan Smeltzing
Reference(s) Van Loon#III. 453, Eimer#326, BHM#80, Van Loon#1690-27, Montagu#CC1
Obverse descriptionConjoined busts facuing right.
Obverse letteringGUILIELMM : R . MARIA REGINA.F.D.PA. I.S.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionMary as Brittania left with trident and cornucopia, naval battle to the left, to the right Admiral Lord Torrington escorted to the Tower.
Reverse letteringDISSIPAT ET REFECIT REGINA REGENTI MDCXC.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1690  - MDCXC -
Catalog ID6318347640
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