Silver Medal of de Ruyter, Michael, Netherlands, 1676–1676. 1908.277.6

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1908.277.6

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Obverse: MICHAEL DE RVITER PROVINCIARVM CONFOEDERAT:/ BELGIC: ARCHITHA: LASSUS DVX ET EQUES. - Armored, draped bust of de Ruyter, facing.
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Reverse: In ex., PVGNANDO - Battle between at least 13 ships and five longboats, clouds of smoke in background

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 101.06
    • Diameter (in mm): 70

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1908.277.6
  • Lot: 1908.277
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Parish, Daniel Jr.

Description

De Ruyter was mortally wounded in this battle of April 22, 1676.

Rights

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