Netherlands Galvano N.D. (Undated) Granting of the arms of Amsterdam in 1342 – Attributed to Pieter van Abeele EF+

Netherlands – N.D. (Undated) – Granting of the arms of Amsterdam in 1342 – Attributed to Pieter van Abeele; presumed contemporary or slightly later manufacture.

Obverse

Count Willem of Holland seated to right on an ornate throne beneath a draped canopy, presenting a shield bearing the three crosses of Amsterdam to a delegation of citizens. Attendants surround the throne and shield; a dog sits below. An architectural structure bearing an armorial shield appears in the background. The composition and inscription are enclosed within an oak wreath, surrounded by a raised circular border.

Engraved signature on the dais beneath the throne: P. V. ABEELE F.

Inscription in the exergue, in three lines:
COM · WILH · HOC INSIGNE /
AMSTELODAMO DONO /
13 DEDIT 42

Reverse

Recessed, mirror-image impression of the obverse composition and inscription, surrounded by a broad border.

Specifications: Weight 63g; diameter 88mm. Uniface plaque.

Literature references

Cf. Van Loon, Beschryving der Nederlandsche historipenningen, vol. I, p. 254, for the related complete, two-sided medal; reference corroborated by the Schulman catalogue.

Comparative auction reference: Schulman, Auction 387, 22 October 2025, lot 1505, a two-sided silver plaquette medal incorporating the same design.

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