Medal - Four days battle

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LocationDutch Republic
Year1666
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight58.52 g
Diameter57 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeJurriaan Pool
Reference(s) Montagu#C8
Obverse descriptionView of the battle with ships of the line, fire ships and other vessels in a melée of smoke
Obverse letteringG.POOL.FEICT. / I.A.DAM.
(Translation: G. Pool made in Amsterdam)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionShields bearing the arms of the Seven Provinces above inscription, legend surrounding.
Reverse letteringVICTORIA OR.CONFŒD.BELB.SVB AVSP.ARCHIT.MI.RUITER.1666.I.IVNI De Godt der goden zet / Den ocean de wet, / Als hooft der amiraelen, / Hy sterkt der Staeten helt, / Die boeit het Britsch gewelt./ Wie kan Godts maght bepaelen. / I.V.V.
(Translation: Victory of the United Provinces under the auspices of High Admiral Michael De Ruyter, 1 June 1666 The God of gods set laws to the ocean. As lord of admirals he strengthens the State’s hero, who chains the violence of Britain. Who can limit God’s power? Joost Van Vondel)
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage1666  - -
Catalog ID1895999380
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