Netherlands, Brielle. N.D. (probably 1872). Capture of Den Briel by the Sea Beggars in 1572. Commemorative medal.
Obverse: Bust of William of Orange facing left, wearing a cap and a high-collared garment. In the fields: P.V.O. / 1572, the initials standing for “Prins van Oranje” (Prince of Orange).
Reverse: Inscription in six lines: DE / OVERWINNING / DER / WATERGEUSEN / BRIELLE / 1572 (“The victory of the Sea Beggars, Brielle, 1572”).
Commemorating the capture of Den Briel on 1 April 1572. This type is generally associated with the tercentenary celebrations of 1872.
Specifications:
Diameter: 23 mm.
Weight: 6.46 g.
Unsigned.
Reference: Schulman, catalogue cat12, lot 2559, describing the same type and citing Revue belge de numismatique, 1873, p. 12.
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