Medal British Atrocities in South Africa; silver

€459,439.00
LocationNetherlands
Year1901
TypeAdvertising medallions/Satirical medals
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter33 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) AM2#91 , Hern#208
Obverse descriptionDutch and Spanish infantry and cavalry fighting in the Dutch War of Independence
Obverse letteringHET IS BETTER TE STRIJDEN VOOR HET VADERLAND DE SPANJAARDE IN DE VER PROVINCIEN 1568-1648
(Translation: IT IS BETTER TO FIGHT FOR THE FATHERLAND THE SPANIARD IN THE FAR PROVINCES 1568-1648)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBoer farmstead in flames
Reverse letteringDAN DOOR EEN GEVEINSDE VERDE TE WORDEN BEDROGEN DE ENGELSCHEN IN ZUID AFRIKA 1899 - 1901
(Translation: THAN BEING DECEIVED BY A FAKE VERDE THE ENGLISH IN SOUTH AFRICA 1899 - 1901)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1901  - -
Catalog ID3382816570
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