Medal - Death of Admiral Maarten Tromp

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LocationDutch Republic
Year1653
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight70.26 g
Diameter73 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueCast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeWouter Muller
Reference(s) Montagu#BB1
Obverse descriptionThree-quarter bust of Tromp turned slightly to the right, wearing badge of the Order of St. Michael; above, two putti with trumpets; around, two laurel branches and a wreath formed of military accouterments.
Obverse letteringMyn hert en handt was voor het landt
(Translation: my heart and hand were for my country)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionNaval battle with ship sinking in the foreground.
Reverse letteringWaarom doet muller Tromp door kunst van goudt en silver leeven: om dat hy d`yser eew door krygsdeugd heeft verdreven den 10 aug 1653
(Translation: Why does the art of Muller make Tromp live in gold and silver? Because he chased out the age of iron by military honor on 10 August 1653)
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage1653  - -
Catalog ID7800438690
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