LOW COUNTRIES, Republic of the Seven Netherlands (Dutch Republic). 1581-1795. AR Medal (48mm, 47.63 g, 12h). Suppression of the Riots in Middleburg. By van Dishoecke. Dated 26 January 1704 (in Roman numerals). PERSEI VIRTUTE DEVICTA, Perseus standing facing, head left, holding sword and head of Medusa, to left, Pegasus leaping right over decapitated body of Medusa; view of Middleburg in background; in exergue, MEDICE · ZELAND · XXVI/ IAN · MDCCIV · / HANC TUE MUR, the town hall of Middleburg defended by militia; to left, Liberty standing facing, holding cap on pole and resting hand on crowned eagle facing with wings spread, head left, coat-of-arms on breast, both on turret bearing letters S P Q M; in exergue, VALET IRRITATA. Van Loon IV 463. Polished, nicks and marks. Good VF.
Ex Schulman 352 (28 January 2017), lot 1229.