14. B a t t l e o f D unbar. 1650.
Another of the same type as the preceding, only the truncation
is marked, th o . s imon . f e ., and the medal is larger.
1'35 hy l'lfiw Med. Hist. xxii. 3. Yan Loon, II. 356.
Yertue, xii. fig. A. Rev. Num. 1857, PI. iii. 3. Henfrey,
Num. Crom. PI. i. 1.
MB. Jit. JE. lead. Athole, J t . Bibl. Paris, AEt.
Vienna, iEt. Somewhat rare.
These medals are not so rare as the smaller ones, because
several years ago the original dies were discovered in pulling down
a wall at Hursley, Hants, the seat of Sir Thomas Heathcote,
which had once been the residence of Richard Cromwell. After
this some specimens were struck in silver and copper, hut they
betray their late origin hy cracks and rust marks. The dies
are now in the possession of Messrs. Wyon of Regent Street.
The medals were doubtless intended for military rewards.
15. B a t t l e o f D u n ba r . 1650.
Bust of Cromwell, three-quarters, ?•., in plain falling collar
and armour. Leg. h it h e r t o h a t h t h e lo r d h e l p e d v s .
Behind the head, dvnbar .
No reverse.
1 hy -9. Med. Hist. xxii. 8. Vertue, xii. fig. D.
MB. lead. Unique ?
Yertue publishes this medal, but expresses his belief that it
was not the work of Thomas Simon. The only specimen now
known is that above noticed, which was obtained at the Duke of
Devonshire’s sale. It is a mere dab in lead, taken as a proof.
When seen some years since it was folded in paper, which,
when opened, showed the surface so much decomposed that the
design was scarcely visible. The word dvnbar ., then visible,
is now no longer to be traced with certainty. A specimen was
said to have passed to the Dissenters’ Library at Bristol with
other bequests of Dr. Gifford, but it is not now to be found
there. It is probable that the medal for which this die was
intended was never completed.
16. W il l ia m II. o f O r a n g e . D i s p u t e s w i t h t h e S t a t e s .
1650.
Bust of William II. of Orange, three-quarters, r., hair long,
in plain falling collar, armour, scarf across the breast, and
George of the Garter suspended to riband. The field is decorated
with tracery of orange branches. Leg. w il h e l m v s i i . d .
o . p r in c . AVRAICA3 COM . n a s s . e ? (William II., by the grace
of God, Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau, &c.) Behind, p.
v. a . (Peter Van Abeele.)
Rev. Armorial shield of William, crowned, and surrounded
by the Garter.
2'55. Van Loon, II. 333. Bizot, Supp. (1690), p. 175.
MB. JEt. Rare.
This medal consists of two embossed plates, chased, and
united by a broad rim. It was issued to commemorate the
settlement of the disputes between William of Orange and
the States of Holland relative to the disbanding of certain
regiments and the general reduction of the expenses of the
army. It is inserted on account of the Garter upon it,
William having been elected a Knight of that Order at Oxford,
2 March, 1645.
17. W il l ia m II. o f O r a n g e a n d P r in c e s s M a r y . 1650..
Bust of William II. of Orange, three-quarters, r., &c.; same
as the preceding.
Rev. Bust of Mary, Princess of Orange, I., hair elegantly
wreathed with diamonds and pearls, pearl necklace and earring,
drapery fastened with brooch on the shoulder. The field
is decorated with tracery of roses and thistles. Leg. m a r ia
D . G . PRINCEPS M . BRIT . AVRANT . DOTARIA . ETC. (Mary,
by the grace of God, Princess of Great Britain, Dowager of
Orange, &c.) Behind, p . v . a b e e l e . (in monogram) f .
2‘55. Van Loon, II. 340.
MB. 2R. Rare.
Also embossed and chased as the previous medal. This
medal was executed as a memorial of William II., who died