Battle of La Hogue. 19 May, 1692.: CM.YG.3393-R

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 49 mm Diameter 49 mm Weight 46.55 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: An armed warrior holds a trident surmounted by a laurel wreath, and leans upon a shield bearing the united hands of England and Holland; he is seated upon a lion and a unicorn, the shield of France lying at his feet : distant naval action.

• Text: GALLIS OCEANO EXPULSIS A CLASSE BRITANNO -BATAVICA . MDCXCII.
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: Two officers in a naval car inscribed, "RUSSEL ET ALMONDE", one holding a drawn sword, the other a trident with a broom attached to it. Beyond is a view of Barfeur, distant ships in flames, and Louis XIIII with a trident in his hand, landing in great alarm from his marine car drawn frogs.

• Text: PSEUDO NEPTUNO MARI EIECTO BARFLEUR LOUISE XIIII RUSSEL ET ALMONDE.
• Location: Reverse
• Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

• Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George II: Vol 2 page(s): 57

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3393-R
Primary reference Number: 227673
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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