Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 402 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale at NY INC
Lot: 135

Netherlands - the United Provinces. On the Dutch Naval Victories off Peru and Brazil, 1624. Medal. Cast Silver, 67.9 mm. 68.3 gm. By Jan van Bylaer. Armored bust of Maurice, Prince of Orange and Stadtholder of the United Provinces, facing ¾ right, wearing a ruff and broad scarf, outer border of ornamental shields with the Arms of the seven United Provinces and their names, at the top, two hands, clasped and tied by a ribbon, hold a sheaf of seven arrows, rev. Large oval shield with the Arms of Maurice, Order of the Garter around, within wreath of two laurel branches symbolizing the two victories, Ie Maintiendray ("I will maintain") on a cartouche below, 16 Cum Privil 24 in tiny letters at bottom. Hawkins S.231, 91; Van Loon II, p.155; Betts 22. Rare. Iridescent tone over some minor old contact marks. Extremely Fine.

Estimate
$3,000 to $4,000

Starting price
$1800