Dutch naval military successes of 1627-1630 - Prince Frederick of Orange

€369,413.00
LocationDutch Republic
Year1630
TypeCommemorative medals/Achievement medal
CompositionSilver
Weight60.61 g
Diameter67 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueCast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeAntonis Pietersz van der Wilge
Reference(s) Van Loon#II 190, Montagu#AA7, Betts#30
Obverse descriptionBust of Frederick Henry, bare headed but wearing lace collar and cuirass, facing three-quarters to right within a cartouche, held by, on the left, Mars, in armor, holding Frederick’s arms and with armor at his feet, and Victory, on the right, holding a palm branch; both jointly hold a wreath over Frederick’s head.
Obverse letteringAVREA CONDET SAECVLA S HERTOGENBOS /1629 .16.A.VD. WILGE.30.
(Translation: he has brought the age of gold)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionName of Jehovah in clouds above two cherubs with trumpets holding a wreath over the crowned arms of the States-General, supported by Prudentia, on the left, holding a snake, and by Fortitudia, holding a column (their names are inscribed beneath); both hold wreaths attached to four cartouches bearing the views of four of Frederick Henry’s victories.
Reverse letteringVSPICIIS ADSIT VICTRIX CONCORDIA GROL / 1627, SILVERVLOT / 1628, FERNAMBVCO / 1630, and WESEL / 1629 CVM PREVIL
(Translation: that harmonius victory be joined to supreme power)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1630  - -
Catalog ID1938649180
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