Landing van Willem III bij Torbay 1688

This silver medal commemorates the landing of William III of Orange in Torbay, England in 1688. The obverse depicts a lion holding a sword, representing William, standing on a shield with the inscription "In Tutitionem Religionis Protestantis." This symbolizes William's role as defender of the Protestant faith. The reverse of the medal displays a lengthy inscription in Dutch, celebrating William's arrival and the overthrow of the Catholic King James II. This event, known as the Glorious Revolution, was a significant moment in English history. The medal was created by an anonymous artist and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.