The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 524
William of Orange lands at Torbay
Estimate £1,000 - £1,250 | Hammer £900
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Description
William of Orange lands at Torbay, Dutch silver medal, 1688, by Regnier Arondeaux, Britannia wearing a triple crown greets William who, dressed as a Roman Emperor, tramples on Discord, beyond, James, Father Petre and Prince James flee, DEO VINDICE IUSTITIA COMITE, rev., boats landing and troops, led by William on horseback, disembark at fortified harbour, a large fleet visible on the horizon, CONTRA INFANTEM PERDITIONIS, 49.5mm (MI 639/65; Eim 298; MH 77; vL III, 355). Extremely fine.