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Electronic Auction 529  14 Dec 2022
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Lot 871

Estimate: 400 USD
Price realized: 350 USD
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LOW COUNTRIES, Republic of the Seven Netherlands (Dutch Republic). 1581-1795. AR Medal (48mm, 47.68 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. Attractively toned with some underlying luster, minor marks. Good VF.
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