Reference:4607 Coronation of William and Mary: Festivities in Amsterdam under the City Guard, 1689

William and Mary seated facing, crowned and robed, each holding an orb and sceptre. GVILHELMVS ET MARIA. REX. ET. REGINA. CORON. APR. 11-21 1689. The Captain, Lieutenant and Ensign of the City Guard stand, facing, in their elaborate dress. TER. GEDAGTNIS. DAT. OP. DE. DAGH. DER. KRONING. DE WAGHT. HAD. D. COMP. VAN. D. H. B. MVIKENS [=In remembrance that on the day of the coronation the Guard was kept by the Company of Bernard Muikens]. Silver (two embossed plates united at their edge to form a hollow medal. 61 mm. in diameter.

Condition: Nearly extremely fine and toned.

Notes: A rare medal in high relief, and most appealing. As is apparent from this medal, the coronation in Amsterdam was celebrated with much splendour and extravagance.