1689 William and Mary Coronation Historical Medallion by R Arondeaux
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Story
On 11th April 1689 the first and only joint monarchs, William and Mary were crowned at Westminster Abbey. Mary ruled for 5 years before dying of Small Pox, and William continued to rule until his death in 1702. They were instrumental in returning the country to the protestant faith and cementing parliamentary democracy.
Obverse Description
Busts of William and Mary facing each other with symbolic references surrounding them, the orange and the rose for the King and the Queen, the four septres for the kingdom, the laws of England, and the Bible, to symbolise stability.
Reverse Description
A fallen oak tree, with a flourishing orange tree nearby, representing King James as the Oak and King William as the Orange tree
Features
Diameter: 64 mm
Material: Silver
Condition: EF
Reference: MI i 668/39
Other Notable Information
Rare
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International orders: All duties, taxes and import charges are calculated and collected at checkout. There will be nothing further to pay upon delivery.
Story
On 11th April 1689 the first and only joint monarchs, William and Mary were crowned at Westminster Abbey. Mary ruled for 5 years before dying of Small Pox, and William continued to rule until his death in 1702. They were instrumental in returning the country to the protestant faith and cementing parliamentary democracy.
Obverse Description
Busts of William and Mary facing each other with symbolic references surrounding them, the orange and the rose for the King and the Queen, the four septres for the kingdom, the laws of England, and the Bible, to symbolise stability.
Reverse Description
A fallen oak tree, with a flourishing orange tree nearby, representing King James as the Oak and King William as the Orange tree
Features
Diameter: 64 mm
Material: Silver
Condition: EF
Reference: MI i 668/39
Other Notable Information
Rare
