Medal - Sint Maarten Utrecht Holland Nederland Pays-Bas

Location Netherlands
Year
Type Souvenir medallion
Composition Nickel
Weight 13 g
Diameter 32.5 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description The obverse displays the depiction of Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) on horseback. Saint Martin is shown in the act of cutting his cloak with a sword, offering half to a beggar seated on the ground. This image represents the famous legend of Saint Martin`s generosity and compassion.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SINT MAARTEN UTRECHT
(Translation: SAINT MARTIN UTRECHT)
Reverse description Silouette of the map of the Netherlands, and a symbol of a lion (used in Dutch heraldry for centuries). Surrounded by the name of the country in French, Dutch and English
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HOLLAND NEDERLAND PAYS-BAS
(Translation: HOLLAND NETHERLANDS LOW COUNTRIES)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6180878080
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