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Inauguration of William IV as Marquis of Vlissingen and Veere
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Inauguration of William IV as Marquis of Vlissingen and Veere

Nicolaas van Swinderen · 1751 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Silver medal. Obverse: Odysseus, representing Willem IV, who after his wanderings comes home again and is greeted by his son Telemachus and his servant Eumenes; in background double gate and castle within inscription; edge: inscription. Reverse: Willem IV on balcony in front of town hall of Veere; in front thereof large crowd of spectators above coat of arms between year within inscription.

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strooipenningFlushingVeere
Credit lineInhuldiging van Willem IV als markies van Vlissingen en Veere. 1751. Nicolaas van Swinderen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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