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Netherlands, Dutch Republic. Expedition of Admiral Pieter van der Does to the Canary Islands CU Jeton. Dordrecht mint, 1599. EN • ANTERA • QUÆ • VEHAT • ARGO •, ship under full sail to right, radiant 'Jehovah' on mainsail; S.C. below in waves / SIC • NESCIA • CEDERE • FATA • CIↃ IↃ IC, two Termini placed facing each other, one on each of the islands of Bommel and Thiel; radiant 'Jehovah' in upper central field. van Loon I, 519; Betts 20; Dugniolle 3472. 6.00g, 29mm, 8h.
Extremely Fine; in exceptional condition for the issue. Rare.
From a private European collection.
As shown on the obverse legend, Admiral van der Does compared his expedition to Canary Islands to that completed by Jason and the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece.
Extremely Fine; in exceptional condition for the issue. Rare.
From a private European collection.
As shown on the obverse legend, Admiral van der Does compared his expedition to Canary Islands to that completed by Jason and the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece.