Death of the gunboat commander Jan van Speyk on the Scheldt off Antwerp

€387,335.00
LocationBelgium
Year1831
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionBronze
Weight44 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeDavid van der Kellen Jr.
Reference(s) Montagu#DD18
Obverse descriptionGoddess with Torch facing downwards, leaning onto a column, to the left the shielded arms of Belgium leaning against the column.
Obverse letteringDE ONSTERFELYKHEID IS ZYN DEEL. VAN DER KELLEN F
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description7-line inscription in a wreath of laurel and flowers.
Reverse letteringJAN CAREL JOSEPHUS VAN SPEYK HANDHAVER DER HOLLANDSCHE VLAG 5 FEBRUARY MDCCCXXXI
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1831  - MDCCCXXXI -
Catalog ID4134559980
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