Medal - Wilhelmus 12 - Prins Pieter Christiaan

Location Netherlands
Year
Type Souvenir medallion
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 16 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Two branches with leaves and flowers; a crown at the top
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering Als een Prins op gheseten Met mijner Heyres cracht. Vanden Tyran vermeten Heb ick den Slach verwacht. Die bij Maestricht begraven Bevreedse mijn ghewelt. Mijn Ruyters sachmen draven Seer moedich door dat Velt.
(Translation: A stride on steed of mettle I`ve waited with my host The tyrant`s call to battle, Who durst not do his boast. For, near Maastricht ensconced, He feared the force I wield. My horsemen saw one bounce it Bravely across the field.)
Reverse description The full coat of arms of Prince Pieter Christiaan (which is the same as his brothers`)
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PIETER CHRISTIAAN MICHIEL + PRINS VAN ORANJE-NASSAU + VAN VOLLENHOVEN * 22 MAART 1972 *
(Translation: The full name of Prince Pieter Christiaan, his most important titles, and his birthdate.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7065293960
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