Alkmaar in the form of a soldier on a mobile bridge. With shield with the arms of the city and holding in his right hand a sword decorated with two laurel wreaths. On the right, arms of the defeated Spaniards. On the left, altar with a bible and a lighted candle. At the bottom, text in Latin. Scene symbolizing the lifting of the siege of the city by the Spanish in 1573.
Obverse lettering
ALCMARIA
VICTRIX
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
In the middle, fortified tower from the coat of arms of the city of Alkmaar. Above, sword, scales. Below, two lions lying down. On the left, Mercury, god of trade. On the right, the goddess Victoria. This between the letters S and C (Senatus Consulto).
Reverse lettering
S
C
Reverse script
Latin
Mint
Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
