Lot 559
Netherlands, William IV, Prince of Orange, Coronation, 1712, white metal medal (62mm/115.42gm) by C. Wermuth.

Ancient, British and World Coins - 114 | C24002
Auction: 7 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
Estimate: £100 - £150
Description
Netherlands, William IV, Prince of Orange, Coronation, 1712, white metal medal (62mm/115.42gm) by C. Wermuth. Draped bust right, legend surrounds WILHELM . CAROL . HENR . FRISO . ARAUS . ET NASS . PRINCEPS . Rev, three female figures present a paper to a draped man, legend above AMORE ET CONCORIDA PATRUM; in exergue, ELECTUS GUBERNATOR / DVCAT GELDR ET COMITAT / ZUTPHAN D II NOV / MDCCXII. Very Fine for issue.
Footnote
Christian Wermuth (1661‑1739) was a “privileged medallist” of the German city of Gotha, permitted to strike medals at his home. He designed and struck more than 1,300 medals.

