Naval Action off Beachy Head - William and Mary 1690 front Naval Action off Beachy Head - William and Mary 1690 back
Naval Action off Beachy Head - William and Mary 1690 photo
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Naval Action off Beachy Head - William and Mary

1690 year
Silver - 37.5 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
1690
Composition
Silver
Diameter
37.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#379727
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mary as Brittania left with trident and cornucopia, naval battle to the left, to the right Admiral Lord Torrington escorted to the Tower.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DISSIPAT ET REFECIT
REGINA REGENTI
MDCXC.

Engraver: Jan Smeltzing

Comment

Torrington was accused of not fully engaging the French fleet or assisting the Dutch. Although acquitted at his subsequent court-martial, William dismissed him from the navy.