The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014

Lot 119

Rheinberg taken and Ostend defended

Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £100

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Description

Rheinberg taken and Ostend defended, Dutch copper jeton, 1601, the name יְהֹוָה radiates over panoramic plan of town, HANC CAPIMVS VIRTVTE DEI, rev., יְהֹוָה radiates on town, with two ships to front, DEFENDIMVS ISTAM, 29.5mm (MI 178/178; Dugn 3517; vL I, 544). Good very fine.

Provenance: Elsen Auction, 18 June 2005 (lot 2541).