Capture of the Spanish treasure fleet at Matanzas, by the Dutch under Admiral Piet Heyn Heavy type

€369,211.00
LocationDutch Republic
Year1628
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver
Weight92.04 g
Diameter60 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeJan Smeltzing
Reference(s) Betts#26, Montagu#AA4
Obverse descriptionCuirassed bust facing right.
Obverse letteringPET: PETRI. HEINIVS. FOED: BELG: ORD: ARCHITHALASS.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionNaval battle scene.
Reverse letteringHEINIAD NVP SENSIT SPOLIATA MATANCA 1628
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1628  - -
Catalog ID4338106820
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