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Battle of Culloden, in honor of William, Duke of Cumberland
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Battle of Culloden, in honor of William, Duke of Cumberland

Martinus Holtzhey · 1746 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Silver medal. Obverse: bust of a man within the legend. Reverse: the Duke of Cumberland, depicted as a Roman general, is crowned by winged Victory with a laurel wreath, trampling a fallen opponent; two defeated opponents lie kneeling at his feet; in the background, a view of the city of Inverness and a fleeing Scottish army within the legend; incuse: inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineSlag bij Culloden, ter ere van Willem, hertog van Cumberland. 1746. Martinus Holtzhey. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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