MODERN COINS
A SPECIAL COLLECTION OF DUTCH AND DUTCH RELATED MEDALS
The Dutch Republic. Geertruidenberg. 1593. Medal (Silver, 43.5mm, 24.32 g 12), on the liberation of the city from the Spaniards; unsigned but by G. van Bylaer. Aerial view of the city and its surroundings Rev. GERTRVDIS /BERGĀ.AB.HISP. / VINDICANT. ORD. / CONFŒD.DVCE.PRIN / NASS.IN.CONSP. / EXERC. HOST. / CI?. I?. XCIII (=Geertruidenberg taken from the Spaniards by the army of the Prince of Nassau, in the full view
of the enemy, 1593) Inscription in cartouche. Roovers 25. Van Loon I, p. 430. Rare. Attractively toned. Extremely fine.
Ex Künker 242, 20 November 2013, 3169.