84 WILLIAM AND MAEY. 1691.v
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For an explanation of the initials on the obverse see No. 62,
Yol. I. p. 637. Van Loon places this amongst the medals
commemorating the battle of La Hogue, which took place,
-14 May, 1692, when the sun is in the sign Gemini, but the
battle of Aghrim took place -|-§ July, on which day the sun
enters Leo, after which it gradually decreases in splendour.
There can be little doubt, therefore, that this medal refers to
the battle of Aghrim. Louis is indicated by his emblem, the
Sun, and the decline of his cause in Ireland after the battle of
Aghrim justified the legend.
211. G alway t a k e n . 1691.
Bust of William III., r., laureate, hair long, in figured
armour with straps on the shoulder, and mantle round the
breast. Leg. w il h e l m . i i i . d . g . m . b k i . f e a n c . e t h ib .
EEX . F . D.
Rev. Inscription, galloway e e b e l iv m e t g a l loevm p e n v l -
TIMVM EEFYGFVM POST PLUEIMAS STEAGES . GUILIELMO . I l l .
MAGNO EESTITUTOEI EELIGIONIS AC LIBEETATIS CUM . ABMAMENTa
e i is siMUL ac . n a v ib u s . e e d d it u e . (Galway, almost the
last refuge of the rebels and the French, after very many
defeats, is surrendered with its magazines and ships to William
III., the Great, the Restorer of Religion and Liberty.) Above,
the shield of Galway, attached to palm branches, between
the Bible and the cap of Liberty. Below, branches of laurel
crossed.
2. Rapin, x. 7. Yan Loon, IV. 55.
No specimen has been met with. This medal was executed
by the artist F. D. Winter.
After the battle of Aghrim, Galway and Limerick alone
remained in the hands of the partisans of James. General
Ginkell, having refreshed his army, marched to Galway, which,
after some days, despairing of expected succours, surrendered,
26Juiy 1691_ Tbe ornaments 5 AUg.' above the inscription corr;espond
with the title of Restorer of Religion and Liberty given to
William.
212. A t h l o n e , G alway, and S l ig o t a k e n . - |- f Sept. 1691.
Busts conjoined, r., of William and Mary, both laureate.
He, hair long, wears decorated armour : she, with lovelock, is
draped. Leg. g u l ie lm : b e x m a e ia e e g in a f . d . p . a . Below,
i . sm e l t z in g . Same as No. 42.
Rev. To a lance, bearing the cap of Liberty, are attached, in
the centre, the shield of Ireland, sword, sceptre, branches of
laurel and orange, and three medallions murally crowned, containing
the sieges of At h l o n . xxx iu n : x iu l .—galloway
D . XXVI IUL . V AUG.— SLEGO D . x x v SEPT. Leg. ABMIS, NOMI-
n is q : t e e e o e e . (By arms and the terror of his name.) Ex.
MDCXCI.
1-95.
MB. At. pewter. Not uncommon.
This medal commemorates three successful sieges; those of
Athlone and Galway are the subjects of medals already described
; that of Sligo scarcely deserves the name, as it capitulated
as soon as the troops appeared before it in force. The
double dates are after the old and new styles.
213. A t h l o n e , G alway, and S l ig o t a k e n . |~§- Sept. 1691.
Bust of William III., r., laureate, hair long, no drapery.
Leg. g u l ie lm : i i i d . g . b e it a n n : b . e e l ig : l ib e b t a t is q :
e e s t it u t . Below, a. rose. Same as Nos. 43, 109.
Rev. To a lance, bearing the cap of Liberty, are attached,
in the centre, the shield of Ireland, &c., and three medallions.
Same device and legend as the preceding.
1-95.
MB. At. Rare.
214. A t h l o n e , G alway, and S l ig o t a k e n . Sept. 1691.
Bust of William III., ?•., laureate, hair long, in mantle with
fringe. Leg. g u l ie lm : i i i d . g . b e it : e e x , a ea u s : pb :
d 2