The Spanish fleet captured at the Slaak - Prince Frederick of Orange

€369,415.00
LocationDutch Republic
Year1631
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver
Weight33.8 g
Diameter57.1 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeAntonis Pietersz van der Wilge
Reference(s) Montagu#AA8
Obverse descriptionThe Stadtholder in armor rides to the right with a baton, above angels with two palm branches, in the background a view of the city.
Obverse letteringDEN.PRINS.VAN.ORANGIE. ONZEN. HELD. VAARDIGH STRYD. VOOR TVADERLAND. ENDE. VRYHEID WAARDIGH . CVM PRIV.
(Translation: The Prince of Orange our hero fights for the mother country and liberty, with courage equal to the end in view.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA bird`s-eye view of the naval battle between Tonge, Philipsland, Vossemeer and Nieuw Vossemeer. 4-line inscription in a cartouche below.
Reverse letteringGOD. WAS. ZYN. VOLCK. DE. 13. D. SEPTEMBER. GEDACHTICH. EN. BRACHT. TOT. NIET. TV VANS VLOOT. OVER. DE SEILEN. 80 16 31
(Translation: God remembererd his people on September 13th and destroyed the enemy fleet of more than 80 sail.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1631  - -
Catalog ID1288879890
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