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Coronation 1689
Ruler: William III (1689-1702)
Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous
Production date: AD 1689
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 59 mm Diameter 59 mm Weight 59.39 g
Inscription present: Busts of William and Mary facing each other. He, laureate, hair long, wears cravat, armour with lion's head on the shoulder, ermine robe, and star suspended to ribband: she, hair high in front, confined behind by strings of pearls, lovelocks, is in mantle fastened with brooch on the shoulder, and with pearl in front.
Inscription present: Belgium, armed, and bearing the shield of William, is welcomed by Britannia, whose dress is richly ornamented with roses and thistles; near her is her crowned shield and a column decorated with lions' heads as a capital, and surmounted by the cap of Liberty. In the distance, William's fleet. Above beams from heaven.
Accession number: CM.252-1989
Primary reference Number: 227640
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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