Medal - Successful defence at the siege of Amsterdam against the Dutch Republic

Location Siege of Amsterdam (Dutch Republic)
Year 1650
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 45.52 g
Diameter 66.1 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Cast, Engraved
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description City view of Amsterdam, several ships at sea, Hand of god above from clouds with sun rays holding a heart, at the very top inscribed banner with the Amsterdam city arms at center.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ons hert en handt is voor het landt
Reverse description 3-line inscription within a laurel wreath, legend surrounding.
Reverse script Latin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse lettering GODT HEEFT ONS BEWAERT Zijn Hoogheyt, Wilhelm Prins van Orange, heeft de Stadt Amsterdam beleegart den.30.July. ende Weederom afgetrocken den.4.Augusty.1650.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5047065490
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