Medal - Wilhelmus 5 - Prins Johan Friso

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 Lijf en goet al te samen Heb ick u niet verschoont. Mijn Broeders hooch van Namen Hebbent u oock vertoont: Graef Adolff is ghebleven In Vriesland inden Slach. Sijn Siel int eewich Leven Verwacht den Jongsten dach.
(Translation: Life and my all for others I sacrificed, for you! And my illustrious brothers Proved their devotion too. Count Adolf, more`s the pity, Fell in the Frisian fray, And in the eternal city Awaits the judgement day.)
Reverse description The full coat of arms of PrinceJohan Friso (which is the same as his brothers`)
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering JOHAN FRISO BERNHARD CHRISTIAAN DAVID + PRINS DER NEDERLANDEN + PRINS VAN ORANJE-NASSAU + JONKHEER VAN AMSBERG * 25 SEPTEMBER 1968 *
(Translation: The full name of Prince Johan Friso, his most important titles, and his birthdate.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1478138650
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