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Auction: 344 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale at Grand Hyatt, NY INC
Lot: 220

Netherlands. Dutch Naval Victories, 1624. Medal, somewhat later cast. Silver, 65.5mm. 51 gms. Betts 22, Van Loon II, p. 155. By Jan van Bylaer. Armored bust of Maurice, Prince of Orange, wearing ruff, ¾ right, Mauritius D.G. Princeps Auriacae, Com: Nafs: & Prov: confae: Gub: around, Arms of the seven Dutch Provinces in outer border, rev. Arms of Orange-Nassau within Garter, wreath around, Ie Maintiendray: on ribbon below, tiny "16 [cum Privil] 24" at bottom. Celebrates the Dutch naval victories at Lima under Admiral L'Hermite and off the coast of Brazil under Admiral Willems. Some small edge bruises and tiny casting flaw bottom reverse. Extremely Fine.

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$2,500