Lion, having thus restored unanimity to the people, was again
enabled to defend their laws.
110. D u t c h D is c o n t e n t s c om po s ed . 1690.
Bust of William III., r., hair long, riband behind, in scale
armour and ample mantle. Leg* g v il ie lm v s . h i . d . g .
MAG . BEIT . FEAN . ET . HIB . EIX ( SIC) . BELG . GUB.
Rev. Amsterdam, crowned, caresses William, under the
form of a lion, supporting the crowned shield of England, and
the truncheon of the Stadtholdership ; and repels the approach
of Cerberus. Leg. quantum . d is c b im in is . h ic . e s t . (What
a disturbance is here.) Ex. amstla . e e d u x . (The return of
Amsterdam.)
2-05. Rapin, v. 7. Van Loon, II I. 439.
MB. At. Hunter, At. Bibl. Paris, At.
Very rare.
This is a sequel to the two preceding. The differences
between the King and the deputies of Amsterdam having been
settled, the latter resumed their seats in the Assembly of the
States. Amsterdam, therefore, caresses William and renounces
those who had encouraged dissensions.
111. M a e y . R e g e n t . 1690.
Bust of Mary, r., hair compact, bound with fillet, drawn
back from the face, lovelock, in mantle fastened with brooch on
the shoulder. Leg. mabia . i i . d . g . mag . b e . f e . e t .
HIB . EEGINA.
Rev. A full moon shining amid clouds and stars. Landscape
below. Leg. v e l v t . in t e b . ig n e s . lvna . m in o e e s .
(As the moon amid the lesser lights.—Hor. Car. I. xii. 47, 48.)
1-9. Rapin, iv. 1. Van Loon, III. 395.
MB. M. Not uncommon.
This medal is known only of copper. It is the work of one
of the Roettiers, and the dies are in the British Museum. It
was executed possibly soon after the passing of the Regency
Bill, 7 May, 1690, and intimates that Mary, during William’s
absence, would shine conspicuous with her borrowed light
among the ministers of the crown. The Regency Bill, provided
that, whenever William should go out of England, it would be
lawful for Mary to administer the affairs of the kingdom in his
name and her own.
1 1 2 . M a ey . R e g e n t . 1690.
Bust of Mary, r., &c.; same as the preceding.
Rev. A full moon shining from among clouds, no stars.
Landscape below. Leg. e x n o c t e d ie m . (Producing day out
of night.)
1*9.
MB. At. Somewhat rare.
This medal is only a variety of the preceding, complimenting
Mary, as giving brightness and brilliancy to the court during
the absence of her husband.
113. M a ey . R e g e n t . 1690.
Bust of Mary, r., hair bound with fillet, in knot behind,
lovelock, no drapery. Leg. mae ia . h .' d e i . gba. Same as
No. 93.
Rev. A full moon shining from among clouds. Landscape
below. Leg. e x n o c t e d ie m .
•9.
MB, At. Somewhat rare.
A small medal struck upon the same occasion as the two
preceding.
114. W il l ia m ca l l ed to I e e l a n d . May, 1690.