Medal - William IV (Stadtholder) 1747 front Medal - William IV (Stadtholder) 1747 back
Medal - William IV (Stadtholder) 1747 photo
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Medal - William IV Stadtholder

1747 year
Silver 26.1 g 40 mm
Description
Location
Dutch Republic (Netherlands)
Ruling authority
William IV, Prince of Orange (Willem IV van Oranje) (1711-1751)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1747
Composition
Silver
Weight
26.1 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#405248
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dutch lion holding sword and resting paw on pedestal decorated with orange branches

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GLADIVS DOMINI ET GEDEONIS.
HOLLANDIA PROCLAM : GVBERN . 3 MAII . 1747.

Translation: The sword of the Lord and of Gideon

Engraver: Nicolaas van Swinderen