A Guide to the Exhibition of English MedalsBritish Museum. Department of Coins and Medals
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A Guide to the Exhibition of English Medals
British Museum. Department of Coins and Medals
Medals -- Great Britain
375. Another. _Obv._ Busts jugate r., laur., of King, in armour
and cloak, and Queen draped. GULI. ET MARIA D. G. M. BRIT. FR.
&c. _D. Trapentier f._ _Rev._ Lion l., trampling on Hydra;
spaniel fawning at feet of lioness; distant view of city,
and sea with ships. PARCERE SVBIECTIS ET DEBELLARE SVPERBOS.
(Virg. Aen. vi. 854); in ex., HIB. PACATA CIϽϽCXCI; on edge,
ET REGNARE PARES ET MIRÈ SE INTER AMARE. Gold. Size 2·1. By D.
Trapentier.
This medal alludes to the attitude of the Jacobite party in England and
Ireland; the lion and lioness representing the King and Queen. It was
executed in Holland by D. Trapentier or Drapentier, who resided chiefly
at Dordrecht.
376. William's throne established, 1691. _Obv._ England,
Scotland, Ireland, and Orange, the two first crossing sceptres,
standing around obelisk, decorated with medallion of William
and crowned shield, arms of King. GUILEL. IIII. (sic) REGN. R.
_Rev._ King in Roman dress, holding out sword, from the handle
of which are suspended four crowns. QUATUOR EX UNO. Silver.
Size 1·8. Dutch.
Commemorative of the conclusion of the war in Ireland, when William's
sword established his dominion over the three kingdoms, and the
Principality of Orange.
377. Another. _Obv._ Bust of King r., laur., in armour and
cloak; above, rays; beneath, shield, arms of William, with
supporters, crowned between laurel-branches. WILHELMUS III. D.
G. BRITANNIARUM IMPERAT. D. K. _Rev._ Four warriors, England,
Scotland, Ireland, and Holland, defending orange-tree; defeated
enemies flying, and distant fleets engaged. CAUSA DEI EST; on
edge, REGNA MARI TERRAQUE TEGIT TEGITURQUE VICISSIM. Silver.
Size 1·45. By D. Koene.
Tranquillity being secured in Ireland, the power of William was now
supported by the four countries protecting the orange-tree.
378. Literary Prize-medal, 1691. _Obv._ Busts jugate r., of
King, laur., in armour and cloak, and Queen draped. GVL. &
MARIA D. G. M. BR. FR. &c. D. DRAP. _Rev._ King in Roman
dress, seated, holding labarum; before him, Minerva, presenting
medals to poets; behind, Fame, with shield inscr., EXP. BRIT.;
in the background, rostral column. LIBERAL. REG. IN ERUDITOS;
on edge, GLORIA ET FELICITAS NOVI SÆCULI. Gold. Size 1·8. By D.
Trapentier.
These medals were presented by William to the poets, who distinguished
themselves in celebrating the expedition to Britain.
379. War with France: Battle of La Hogue, 1692. _Obv._ Busts of
King and Queen jugate r., laur., same as No. 369. _Rev._ Naval
action, French ship sinking. ASSERTA MARIS IMPERII GLORIA;
in ex., GALLORUM CLASSE DELETA D. XIX. XXIX. MAJI. MDCXCII.
Silver. Size 2·2. By J. Smeltzing.
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