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Auction 40  11 January 2017
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Lot 1465

Estimate: 3250 USD
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WORLD COINS, NETHERLANDS, Prince Frederik Hendrik of Orange-Nassau (1584-1647). Capture of Breda, Silver Medal, 1637, 69.5 mm, 89.8g, by Jan van Looff. Armoured arm from Heaven holds sword above cityscape, the name of Jehovah above, to left barge in gateway, to fore figure of Hunger kneels beside that of Breda, ANTE FAME. AUT ASTU ... Rev. Scrolled floral border, legend on central banner, "D.O.M.S. Bredam Primo Belgar..."(vL II, 238; KPK 653). An excellent example of this very rare medal. About extremely fine.

Estimate: $ 3,250
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