Silver Medal of William IV, Prince of Orange, Netherlands, 1748–1748. 2006.33.2

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2006.33.2

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Obverse: REDVNI VNTVR - Flaming heart pierced by eight arrows at center, surrounded by arms of the nations that signed the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle encircled by wreath of laurel and lilies with crown above.
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Reverse: E SVPERIS ASTRAEA REDVX BONA SAECVLA REDDENS; in ex., PAX AQVISGRANI SANCITA/ ANNO LIB . IVBILAEO/ MDCCXLVIII - Pietas standing at altar, l.; descending on a cloud above, l., Peace, holding cornucopia in l. hand and laurel wreath and scale in r.; lion of the United Provinces holding seven arrows, sword and Bible labelled "RELIGIO" at l.; behind lion, pole with cap of liberty.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 31.16
    • Diameter (in mm): 43

Typological Description

References

  • Citation: Stack's Public Auction Sale, May 23, 2006, Lot #7, p. 9
  • Reference: MI.341

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2006.33.2
  • Lot: 2006.33
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • John J. Ford, Jr., coll.
    • Glendining's sale of November 4, 1992, lot #162

Description

480 gns.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States