The Portland Collection, Commemorative Medals, [Charles II], Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), the Four Days Battle, naval action with the Dutch, struck silver medal, 1666, by Christoffel Adolfszoon, armoured bust of de Ruyter turned slightly l., wearing Collar and Badge of the Order of St. Michael, a mantle tied at the shoulder, MICHAEL DE RVITER PROVINCIARVM CONFOEDERAT ..., rev. naval engagement with, to the front, a dismasted ship on fire, a small boat alongside, in ex. PVGNANDO, 70mm. (MI.522/169; Eimer 239; vL.III, 176; MH.568; Scher, The Proud Republic, 29), certified and graded by NGC as Mint State 63, very rare
A Dutch medal of de Ruyter, issued following his success in the Four Days Battle fought in June 1666. The obverse image is taken from the portrait by Ferdinand Bol, painted after the action. The medal is noted for the extraordinary detail in the reverse design.