NETHERLANDS. Pair of 18th Century Birth of Prince William (Later William V) Silver Medals, 1748 & 1757.
2 pieces in lot. The first medal is 38.96 mm; 19.0 gms. Manus Dei from clouds, holding palm and orange branch, legend "IN EODEM ANNO"; Reverse: Shield above seven line inscription, date in Roman numerals. The second medal is 39.8 mm; 24 gms. Features a knight, on horseback, sword raised and the legend "PRO PATRIA PUG NO"; Reverse: Shield above eight line inscription. One shows evidence of mount. EXTREMELY FINE.