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Battle of La Hogue. 19 May, 1692.: CM.YG.3392-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Battle of La Hogue. 19 May, 1692.

Maker(s)

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

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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 silver Diameter (min) 57 mm Diameter 57 mm Weight 78.36 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Busts conjoined, facing right, of William and Mary, both laureate. He, hair rather long, wears scale armour and embroidered mantle: she draped, with brooch in front.

  • Text: GULI : ET MARIA D . G . M . BRIT : FR : ET HIB : REX, ET REGINA. (in exergue) I. SMELTZING . F.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Naval action; in front, a French ship sinking.

  • Text: ASSERTA MARIS IMPERII GLORIA. (in exergue) GALLORUM CLASSE DELETA D.XIX,XXIX MAJI . MDCXCII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3392-R
Primary reference Number: 227672
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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