The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 175
The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht]
Estimate £600 - £800
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Description
The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], silver medal, 1619, by Cornelius Wyntjes,
crowned Belgic Lion to left with arrows and sword, the name יְהֹוָה radiates from above, RELIGIONE ET IVSTICIA RESTITVTIS, rev., crowned shield of the arms of Prince Maurice, within Garter, two clasped hands below, RESPVBLICA DEMVM FLOREBIT, 58mm, 57.49g (MI 223/79; vL II, 113; Eim. 100). Very fine.
Provenance: Bt. Spink.