Death of captain Wolter Jan Gerrit Bentinck

Location Dutch Republic
Year 1781
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter 44.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Betts#587, Montagu#DD12, Van Loon#565
Obverse description Urn on altar, arms to its left side and a ship to the right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering WOLTER JAN BARON BENTINCK als Kapitein gewond den 5- / als Schouf by Nagt en Adjut / overl den 24 begr. / 28 aug.1781.
Reverse description Crowned arms over ships bell, masts and arms.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DEUGDS BELONING OP DOGGERS BANK. I. G. HOLTZHEY FEC. OP / HOOG GEZAG
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1963438930
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