Medal Awarded to Poets who Lauded William III’s Conquest of England in 1688 by Daniel Drappentier

Medal Awarded to Poets who Lauded William III’s Conquest of England in 1688 1691

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This medal, created by Daniel Drappentier in 1691, commemorates William III's conquest of England in 1688. The medal features a profile portrait of William and his wife, Mary II, together. The inscription reads "GVL & MARIA D. G. M. BR. FR. & HIB. REX & REGINA," which translates to "William and Mary, by the Grace of God, King and Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland." This small, yet significant, medal is a testament to the importance of the Glorious Revolution, and its role in shaping British history.

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People who have performed a heroic deed or reached the end of a long career are sometimes awarded a medal as a token of esteem and gratitude. Often these are made of gold. Especially in the seventeenth century, gold medals with their chains were literally a reward. They were subsequently melted down and converted into money, which is why so few have survived.