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

€1.00
LocationBelgium
Year1831
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight53.19 g
Diameter46 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeDavid van der Kellen Jr.
Reference(s) Montagu#DD17
Obverse descriptionVictoria flies to the right over an exploding ship.
Obverse letteringDE VINDICE CELSIOR IGNE. AD ANTVERPIAM V FEBR. MDCCCXXXI D VAN DER KELLEN F.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description5-pointed star above 8-line inscription in an oak wreath.
Reverse letteringJ. C. J. VAN SPEYK AD TUENDUM BATAVI NOMINIS ET APLUSTRIS DECUS ULTRO INCENSA NAVE MORTEM OPPETENS
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1831  - V FEBR. MDCCCXXXI -
Catalog ID6954790010
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