The Alliance of England

The Alliance of England, France and the United Provinces, Dutch silver medal, 1609, struck in Dordrecht, the name יְהֹוָה radiates from celestial clouds over three united hearts, IVNCTA CORDA FIDELIVM, rev., Belgic Lion with, crowned lis of France and English rose above, CONTRA VIM TIRANORVM, 50mm (MI 198/25; Eim. 88; vL II, 50). Good extremely fine with even light grey tone, scarce.

Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1123).