Commemorative Medals, Netherlands, Johan van Oldenbarnevelt [Jean d'Oldenbarnevelt], Dutch statesman, copper medal, undated, by Simon, bust l., with ruff collar, rev. OBIT AN. MDC.XIX, 46.5mm; Italy, Milan, Carlo Gaetano Gaisruck (Archbishop, 1816-1846), copper medal, 1818, by Francesco Putinati, bust r., rev. façade of the Cathedral, 43.5mm, extremely fine and nearly so, first rare (2)
*ex Baldwin's vault
Oldenbarnevelt laid the foundations for the legal foundation of the United Provinces. Perhaps struck in 1819 on the 200th anniversary of Oldenbarnevelt's execution