LOW COUNTRIES, Republic of the Seven Netherlands (Dutch Republic). Amsterdam. 1581-1795. Cast AR Medal (39mm, 25.34 g, 12h). On the Resolution of Civil Unrest in Amsterdam. By R. Arondeaux. Dated 1696 (in Roman numerals). Near EF.Electronic Auction 546 World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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LOW COUNTRIES, Republic of the Seven Netherlands (Dutch Republic). Amsterdam. 1581-1795. Cast AR Medal (39mm, 25.34 g, 12h). On the Resolution of Civil Unrest in Amsterdam. By R. Arondeaux. Dated 1696 (in Roman numerals). MOTOS PRAESTAT COMPONERE FLVSTVS, Neptune, seen from behind and holding trident, standing right on sea chariot decorated with arms of Amsterdam and drawn by two horses, extending hand to calm the sea; to right, and left, personification of wind blowing / Pair of kingfishers in nest floating on sea with sun rising in background; above, banner inscribed HALCYONIBVS REDVCTIS/SENATVS AMSTELOD./CIVIBVS SVIS HOC/ANTIQVÆ VIRTVTIS/SPECTATÆQ FIDEI/PRÆMIVM LARGITVR in six lines; MDCXCVI/P. ARONDEAUX F in two lines in exergue. van Loon (new edition) 1696.4. Iridescent toning, marks in fields. Near EF. |