William III Capture of Namur Uniface Medal

King William III galloping on a horse over fallen soldiers, with the besieged city and fortifications of Namur in the background.

Obv: king on horseback, the Latin text reads “CORAM C.M. HOST. REPRES. / NAMURC. URBS. ARX. CAST. / INVIA. VI. EXPUGN. / 1. SEPT. MDCXCV”, which translates to “In the presence of one hundred thousand enemies repelled. The impregnable city, citadel and castle of Namur stormed, 1 Sept 1695”.

Historical Context: It marks the successful capture of Namur by William III and his allies during the Nine Years’ War after a grueling two-month siege Namur was considered an impregnable fortress under French control, making its storming one of William III’s most celebrated military achievements. Similar official medals from the event feature laureate busts of William III in armor or allegorical depictions of the siege on the British Museum Collection.

These pieces are classified as rare numismatic items. Sales at auction houses have recorded bronze uniface trial strikes realizing notable collector value.

Cloth backed for cabinet

58mm