Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676)

Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), ships burnt in the Medway, 1667, a cast bronze complimentary medal, by Pieter van Abeele, bust of de Ruyter facing in armour and cravat, wearing Collar and Order, MICHIEL ADr DE RVYTER R L ADM V HOLL E WESTV Ec, rev., garnished shield of arms, ANNO 1667, 72mm (MI 526/174, obv.; MH 578; Frederiks 22/22). Almost very fine and darkly patinated.

The medal a cast of a silver piece made in two separate halves and united at the rim.

Provenance: Peuss Auction, 31 October 2013 (lot 1241).