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Netherlands, Dutch revolt restrike, circa 18th/19th century, Medal, AU/UNC; Netherlands, Dutch revolt restrike, circa 18th/19th century. This is a Zinc restrike of the silver medal Issued to commemorate the entrance of François, Duc d\'Alençon into the city, 18 August 1581. The originals are quite rare (see below). Zinc, 10.6g, 34mm. Restrike circa 18th/18th century.
Following the departure of the Spanish on 17 August 1581, François, duc d\'Alençon, entered Kamerijk and in a solemn ceremony, ordered a reinstatement of the city\'s privileges. According to Van Loon\'s discussion, following a blast of trumpets, a good number of gold and silver triangular medals were distributed among the crowd. Robert (Cambrai 1-7) lists seven types, some of which were in silver only, some only in gold, and others in both silver and gold. Although they have been known since the sixteenth century and are recorded in ancient collections, they remain extremely rare.
Following the departure of the Spanish on 17 August 1581, François, duc d\'Alençon, entered Kamerijk and in a solemn ceremony, ordered a reinstatement of the city\'s privileges. According to Van Loon\'s discussion, following a blast of trumpets, a good number of gold and silver triangular medals were distributed among the crowd. Robert (Cambrai 1-7) lists seven types, some of which were in silver only, some only in gold, and others in both silver and gold. Although they have been known since the sixteenth century and are recorded in ancient collections, they remain extremely rare.