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Capture of the Spanish treasure fleet at Matanzas, by the Dutch under Admiral Piet Heyn Heavy type
Location | Dutch Republic |
Year | 1628 |
Type | Commemorative medal |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 92.04 g |
Diameter | 60 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape | Round |
Technique | |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Edge | |
Period | |
Notice | Jan Smeltzing |
Reference(s) | Betts#26, Montagu#AA4 |
Obverse description | Cuirassed bust facing right. |
Obverse lettering | PET:
PETRI. HEINIVS. FOED: BELG: ORD: ARCHITHALASS. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | Naval battle scene. |
Reverse lettering | HEINIAD NVP SENSIT SPOLIATA
MATANCA
1628 |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | |
Mintage | 1628 - -
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Catalog ID | 4338106820 |
Comments | |