NAM.1983-03-62-1

Silver medal commemorating the Siege of Londonderry, 1689. Reverse depicts a bust of King William III, flanked by Pallas, with a Bible and an olive branch, and Plenty, with a cornucopia, who both hold a wreath over him, symbolising victory. The the rays of heaven shine down from above and ships advancing to the relief of Londonderry can be seen in the background. Obverse depicts a bust of the French King Louis XIV, flanked by Gallia with an empty basket at her feet, and Germania, in rags, with shackles on her legs, a torch at her feet, and a burning city in her hand. Both hold broken wreath over him, symbolising defeat. Above, storm breaks and cities under siege are seen in the background.

Londonderry, Siege of, 1689 (Irish War 1689-1691), Mainz, Siege of, 1689 (Nine Years War 1689-1697), Bonn, Siege of, 1689 (Nine Years War 1689-1697)