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Siege of Amsterdam by William II
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Siege of Amsterdam by William II

anonymous · 1650 · casting; engraving; silver (metal)

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

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Silver medal. Obverse: view of Amsterdam and ships on the Amstel, above it two hands from the clouds with a bundle of arrows, olive branch, palm branch, and banner under a coat of arms within the legend. Reverse: Peace with a cornucopia and a trampled banner, illuminated by heavenly light, a fallen soldier amidst weaponry within the legend.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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history medalWilliam II (Prince of Orange)AmsterdamAanslag op Amsterdam (1650)
Credit lineBeleg van Amsterdam door Willem II. 1650. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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