1689 Security of Britain Historical Medallion by P H Muller

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

Conjoined busts of William and Mary

Reverse Description

Britannia holding cross, scales, cornucopia and staff with the cap of liberty.

Features

Diameter: 55 mm

Material: Silver

Condition: EF

Reference: Eimer 313

Other Notable Information

Rare. Edge note in Latin translates as "Britain, severely oppressed of late by her foreign yoke, again breathes free under her ancient laws".