Medal - New World Expeditions of Westfriesland

Location Dutch Republic
Year 1594
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 57.7 g
Diameter 55.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Van Loon#477.1, Montagu#A8
Obverse description Arms of Frisia surrounded by small shields and names of seven Dutch port cities: Alckmaar, Hoorn, Enckhuysen, Medemblick, Edam, Monickendam, and Purmerend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Hebrew JEHOVAH in clouds over port city on horizon, sea god Neptune rides sea monster in foreground, Latin legend May Neptune`s Kingdoms Prosper under Fortunate Stars.
Reverse script Hebrew, Latin
Reverse lettering
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1890298970
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