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Showcase Auction 61295 6 Nov 2022
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Dutch Republic silver "Reopening Maritime Commerce" Medal 1596 AU Details (Tooled) PCGS, Van Loon-I-pg. 488, Betts-16, VC-1. 53mm. A thoroughly engaging piece considered the first "Brazilian" Medal, struck to celebrate maritime commerce between the Portuguese and Dutch in the colonies prior to the development of tensions leading up to the Dutch-Portuguese War. Reminiscent of contemporary Talers in composition, depicting Neptune riding a sea monster and a Latin legend reading "May Nepturne's Kingdoms Prosper, under Fortunate Stars," while the reverse displays the crowned arms of Frisia and seven Dutch port city names. While tooling is noted and somewhat extensive, the piece at hand remains in an advanced state of preservation, with ample remnant details and pleasing champagne silhouettes. Of significant interest to both Brazilian and Betts Medals collectors. Sold with an old collection envelope.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/brazil/brazil-dutch-republic-silver-reopening-maritime-commerce-medal-1596-au-details-tooled-pcgs-/a/61295-21026.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61295-11062022
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 4000-6000 USD
Dutch Republic silver "Reopening Maritime Commerce" Medal 1596 AU Details (Tooled) PCGS, Van Loon-I-pg. 488, Betts-16, VC-1. 53mm. A thoroughly engaging piece considered the first "Brazilian" Medal, struck to celebrate maritime commerce between the Portuguese and Dutch in the colonies prior to the development of tensions leading up to the Dutch-Portuguese War. Reminiscent of contemporary Talers in composition, depicting Neptune riding a sea monster and a Latin legend reading "May Nepturne's Kingdoms Prosper, under Fortunate Stars," while the reverse displays the crowned arms of Frisia and seven Dutch port city names. While tooling is noted and somewhat extensive, the piece at hand remains in an advanced state of preservation, with ample remnant details and pleasing champagne silhouettes. Of significant interest to both Brazilian and Betts Medals collectors. Sold with an old collection envelope.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/brazil/brazil-dutch-republic-silver-reopening-maritime-commerce-medal-1596-au-details-tooled-pcgs-/a/61295-21026.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61295-11062022
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD