View of the battle with ships of the line, fire ships and other vessels in a melée of smoke
Obverse lettering
G.POOL.FEICT. / I.A.DAM. (Translation: G. Pool made in Amsterdam)
Obverse script
Reverse description
Shields bearing the arms of the Seven Provinces above inscription, legend surrounding.
Reverse lettering
VICTORIA 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)