Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 14th and 15th July - 14th July 2015
Lot 657
William of Orange lands at Torbay
Estimate £280 - £300 | Hammer £280
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Description
William of Orange lands at Torbay, 1688, cast silver medal, by George Bower, laureate and armoured bust of William right, rev., William on horseback leads his army, the fleet beyond, to the fore a warrior raises Justice, TERRAS ASTRÆA REUISIT, 49mm (MI 639/64; Eim. 297B; MH 76; vol III, 353). An excellent cast, light chasing, extremely fine.