Medal commemorating the dangerous crossing of King William III and the fireworks at The Hague, 1691
Medal commemorating the dangerous crossing of King William III and the fireworks at The Hague, 1691. Obverse: King William III and his suite landing from an open boat. Legend: 'QUID METUAS . CAESAREM VEHIS' (What do you fear? You carry Caesar). Exergue: 'REGI GUILHELMO PER GLACIEM NUBILA ET SYRTES REDUCI' (To King William on his return through, ice, fogs and quicksands). Reverse: Holland and Terpsichore standing by a portico (left), a pavilion (right) and a display of fireworks in distance. Legend: 'IO TRIUMPHE'. Exergue: 'D . F . A . REGE RECCRTO [sic] 5 . Feb :1691' (The festivity at the reception of the august king).
Object Details
| ID: | MEC0134 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Koene, D. |
| Places: | Netherlands |
| Events: | Return of King William III to Holland, 1691 |
| Date made: | 1691 |
| People: | King William III |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 45 mm |
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