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Battle of La Hogue. 19 May, 1692.: CM.YG.3391-R

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Titles

Battle of La Hogue. 19 May, 1692.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William III (1689-1702)
Engraver: Smeltzing, Jan

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1692

Components of the work

Object composed of pewter Diameter (min) 53 mm Diameter 53 mm Weight 53.12 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Hercules, seated, on a rock, in repose, regards a distant naval action.

  • Text: NE HERCULES ADVERSUS DUOS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two fleets engaged, wrecks in the foreground.

  • Text: BRITANNA, ET BELGICA VIRTUS. (in exergue) D . XIX . XXIX . MAJI MDCXCII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3391-R
Primary reference Number: 227670

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Battle of La Hogue. 19 May, 1692." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227670 Accessed: 2024-04-27 20:27:34

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