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Nomos 12

22 May 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Remarkable aerial view of Bergen

Estimate: 1250 CHF
Hammer Price:  2000 CHF
Lot 272

NETHERLANDS, The Dutch Republic. Utrecht. Medal (Silver, 55mm, 49.89 g 12), on the Dutch defeat under Maurice of Orange of the Spanish attempt to capture Bergem op Zoom; by J. van Bylaer, 1622. HOSTIBVS MAVRITIO DVCE FVGATIS IEHOVAE VICTORIA (=the enemies put to flight by Maurice; victory of Jehova!) Elaborate trophy of arms with, at the center, crested helmet on top of pierced drum. Rev. Panorama of he city and fortress of Bergen-op-Zoom, with a view of the besiegers and the defenders, and of ships on the river nearby; above on scroll, BERGEN.OP.ZOOM / HISP.FVG.2.OCTB /.ANNO.1622. Van Loon II, p. 149, ii. Rare. Attractive and bright. Minor edge bang at 12, otherwise, extremely fine.


Bergen-op-Zoom was a major fortress and arsenal of the United Provinces and was attacked by Farnese in 1587 and Spinola in 1622, in both cases unsuccessfully. This medal commemorates the Spanish defeat in 1622.

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2016, 03:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 10:06:17 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:2000 CHF

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