Battle of La Hogue 1692 front Battle of La Hogue 1692 back
Battle of La Hogue 1692 photo
© VIA Numismatic

Battle of La Hogue

1692 year
Silver 31.81 g 45 mm
Description
Location
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Ruling authority
William III, Mary II (1689-1694)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1692
Composition
Silver
Weight
31.81 g
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#392166
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Writing board, on the sides Victoria with a victory wreath and Fama with a trumpet, above a small angel with branches, at the bottom in front of the board sits the personified time and oversees the personified story that the board describes; in the background the sea with sinking ships.

Script: Latin

Engraver: Georg Hautsch

Edge

Plain with inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MATVRATE FVGAM REGIQVE OSTENDITE VESTRO NON ILLI IMPERIVM PELAGI