Medal - New World Expeditions of Westfriesland

€118,467.00
LocationDutch Republic
Year1594
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionSilver
Weight57.7 g
Diameter55.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
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Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Van Loon#477.1, Montagu#A8
Obverse descriptionArms of Frisia surrounded by small shields and names of seven Dutch port cities: Alckmaar, Hoorn, Enckhuysen, Medemblick, Edam, Monickendam, and Purmerend.
Obverse lettering
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionHebrew 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 lettering
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Engraver
Mintage1594  - -
Catalog ID1890298970
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