Medal - Wilhelmus 12 - Prins Pieter Christiaan

€449,143.00
LocationNetherlands
Year
TypeMedals/Souvenir medallions
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight16 g
Diameter37 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain. Script: Latin
Period
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Obverse descriptionTwo branches with leaves and flowers; a crown at the top
Obverse letteringAls een Prins op gheseten Met mijner Heyres cracht. Vanden Tyran vermeten Heb ick den Slach verwacht. Die bij Maestricht begraven Bevreedse mijn ghewelt. Mijn Ruyters sachmen draven Seer moedich door dat Velt.
(Translation: A stride on steed of mettle I`ve waited with my host The tyrant`s call to battle, Who durst not do his boast. For, near Maastricht ensconced, He feared the force I wield. My horsemen saw one bounce it Bravely across the field.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe full coat of arms of Prince Pieter Christiaan (which is the same as his brothers`)
Reverse letteringPIETER CHRISTIAAN MICHIEL + PRINS VAN ORANJE-NASSAU + VAN VOLLENHOVEN * 22 MAART 1972 *
(Translation: The full name of Prince Pieter Christiaan, his most important titles, and his birthdate.)
Reverse scriptLatin
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MintageND  - -
Catalog ID7065293960
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