Medal - Expansion of trade and farming in the United Provinces

Location Dutch Republic
Year 1617
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 57.12 g
Diameter 47.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Van Loon#55, Montagu#AA2
Obverse description Ship sailing to left, with two others in the background; below, arms of Westfriesland dividing the date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering VERRIT TVRBIDA NAVTA ÆQVORA 16 17
(Translation: the bold pilot sweeps through the turbulent waters)
Reverse description Milkmaid milking cow to left within a fenced farmyard.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering AVIDI SPES FIDA COLONI
(Translation: the certain hope of the industrious farmer)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2499516430
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