Spanish Netherlands, large silver medal, 1619, Synod of Dort, by W. van Bijlaer. 61.35 grams; 58 mm. Obverse: view of Synod Chamber, legend RELIGIONE ASSERTA with rosettes; Reverse: pilgrims ascending trail to Mount Zion surrounded by clouds and sunrays above, JEHOVAH in Hebrew above, legend ERVNT VT MONS SION CIC IC CXIX with rosettes; Edge: smooth. Well-struck AU+ with rich rainbow toning over muted luster, a few minor marks, very popular design featuring Jehovah's name rendered in Hebrew.
($1250-2000)