The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 109
The Spanish defeats
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800
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Description
The Spanish defeats, by Prince Maurice of Nassau, Dutch silver medal, 1597, issued by the States of Overyssel, the shield of Overyssel linked to those of Deventer, Campen and Zwolle, legend around, ORDINVM TRANSISSVLANIÆ INSIGNIA, outer border of seventeen shields (of the Council members of Overyssel), rev., Prince Maurice on horseback, in armour with sword raised, city and riverscape beyond, LIBERATEM NEMO BONVS NISI CVM ANIMA SIMVL AMISIT, 54mm (MI 172/166; vL I, 482). Very fine.
Provenance: Mevius Numisbooks International, December, 2001.