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Medal commemorating the abdication of King James II, 1688
Medal commemorating the abdication of King James II, 1688. Obverse: Bust of William III (right), laureate, hair long, no drapery. Legend: 'GVLIELMVS III . DEI . GRATIA.' Reverse: James II in a small boat on the Thames with Sir Edward Hales, passing the stairs at Lambeth. The King is throwing the Great Seal into the river. Legend (on scroll): 'JAMES . II . ABDICATION.' Exergue: 'A . D . 1688.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1319 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Abdication of James II, 1688 |
| Date made: | circa 1688; circa 1788 |
| People: | King William III; King James II and VII Hayles, Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |