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Battle of La Hogue. 19 May, 1692.: CM.254-1989

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Titles

Battle of La Hogue. 19 May, 1692.

Maker(s)

Ruler: William III (1689-1702)
Engraver: Dishoecke, Jakob van

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-07-05) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1692

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 27.32 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of William III, facing right, laureate, hair rather long, in armour and mantle.

  • Text: GULIELMUS . III . D . G . M . BRIT . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . F . D. (in exergue) DISHOECKE . F.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Naval action, in front, a trophy of the arms of England and Holland surmounted by a naval crown on a trident.

  • Text: MAR . BRITANN . PULS . GALL . MDCXCII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.254-1989
Primary reference Number: 227671
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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