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Capture of the silver fleet by Piet Hein
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Capture of the silver fleet by Piet Hein

Willem Versteech · 1629 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

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

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Capture of the silver fleet by Piet Hein, a medal struck from the captured silver. Obverse: fleet within an inscription. Reverse: inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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history medaltriomfpenningPiet HeinBaai van MatanzasCuba
Credit lineVerovering van de zilvervloot door Piet Hein. 1629. Willem Versteech. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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