Silver Medal, Netherlands, 1622–1677. 0000.999.59151

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Obverse: DAAR TWEE TROUW HARTEN SIJN IN EEN[,] SIET MEN DE HAAT EN TWIST VERTREEN ("Where two faithful hearts are one, hate and strife are trampled"). - Young couple seated, wearing classical attire; suspended from a chain around both their shoulders is a heart which he, on l., grasps in his r. and which she, on r., holds on in her outstretched r, hand; his l. hand reaches around her waist; her l. hand rests on her l. knee;beneath their feet, they trample three serpents of Discord; to r., a grape vine trained on two posts.
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Reverse: DE EENDRACHT VAN HET HUWELIJCK BAART WINST VAN D'AART EN THEMEL RIJCK ("The harmony of marriage results in gain of the sprit and the heavens"). - Prosperity wreathed, std. facing, three-quarters l., holding with r. hand a chalice, within which a rose stem and pomegranate, above a potted century plant; her l. hand holds an upright olive branch; below, aboundance of fruits flowing out from cornuacopiae on r., bird perched on tip.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 74

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.59151
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

"Marriage and Prosperity" ca. 1655?; two repousse plates mounted in edge ring, a technique for which van Abeele was renowned.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States