Netherlands. William IV of Orange-Nassau. Appointment as Stadtholder, 1747. Bronze Medal.
Obverse: William IV on horseback facing right, wearing a tricorn hat, military dress, sash and cloak, and holding a commander’s baton. Legend: WIL · CAR · HEN · FRIZO · PRINS · VAN ORANIEN & NASSAU · 3 MAY · 1747.
Reverse: An ornate shield bearing the Dutch lion holding a raised sword and a commander’s baton. A surrounding ribbon carries the motto CONCORDIA RES PARVÆ CRESCUNT (“Through unity small things grow”). Outer legend: STADHOUDER · ADMᴸ · & KAPᴺ · GENERAAL · VAN 7 PROVINTIEN.
Unsigned. Issued to commemorate William IV’s appointment to the offices named in the inscription.
Bronze. Weight: 18.54 g. Diameter: 40.9 mm.
Pierced for suspension.
Reference: Compare Vervolg Van Loon 231; Dirks, Penningkundig Repertorium 961.
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