Medal commemorating the return of King William III to Holland, 1691
Medal commemorating the return of King William III to Holland, 1691. Obverse: Short bust of King William III in a long wig, laureate, mantled (right). Legend: 'GULIELM : III : D . G . BRIT : R . AR : PR : BELG : GUB' (William III by the grace of God, King of Britain, Prince of Orange, Governor of Holland). Reverse: The sun with human face, rayed, rising over the sea; a harbour and town with shipping (left). Legend: 'RECREO DUM REDEO' (I refresh as I return). Exergue: 'MDCXCI'.
Object Details
| ID: | MEC0132 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Smeltzing, Jan |
| Places: | Netherlands |
| Events: | Return of King William III to Holland, 1691 |
| Date made: | 1691 |
| People: | King William III |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 58 mm |