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Medal commemorating William of Orange appointed Captain-General and Admiral, 1672
Medal commemorating William of Orange appointed Captain-General and Admiral, 1672. Obverse: Bust of King William III in a wig (right). Legend: 'GVILH: II. AVR: PRINC: COM: NAS'. Reverse: A female figure representing the Republic seated on a lion with shields at her feet, her right resting on an altar, her left arm holding a goblet. Legend: 'SALVS POPVLORVM'. Exergue: 'CONCORD[IA]'. This medal represents the agreement of the various states to appoint William as their sole leader, Captain-General and Admiral, 1671.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0121 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | Netherlands |
| Date made: | 1671 |
| People: | King William III |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 55 mm |
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