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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 300 CHF
Hammer Price:  460 CHF
Lot 19

Netherlands, The Dutch Republic. Jeton (Silver, 29mm, 6.17 g 1), on the repulse of the troops of the Archduke Albert from Zeeland and Holland, 1596. (rose)FRVSTRA.OPPVGNAT.VSQVEDVM.PROTEGIT.DEVS (=they attack in vain those God protects) Shield, held by hand of God emerging from clouds, protecting kneeling people and Dutch troops from the Spanish army. Rev. (rose)VIGILATE.ET ORATE.DEO.CONFIDENTES.CIƆ.IƆ.XCVI (=be watchful and pray, putting confidence in God, 1596) Hebrew name of Jehovah in clouds and rays; below, the Dutch Maid, kneeling in prayer within an enclosure; to left, soldier standing guard; to right, tower with soldier holding a sword. Van Loon I, p. 465, 1. Very attractively toned and well struck. Some areas of weakness, otherwise, extremely fine.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 20 Apr 2024, 00:52:12 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:460 CHF

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