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Conclusion of the Twelve Years' Truce between the Republic and Spain, accounting medal struck by order of the Chamber of Accounts of Zeeland
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Conclusion of the Twelve Years' Truce between the Republic and Spain, accounting medal struck by order of the Chamber of Accounts of Zeeland

anonymous · 1609 · striking (metalworking); copper (metal)

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

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Copper medal. Obverse: illuminated by heavenly light containing the name Jehovah in Hebrew script; two men, representing Maurice and Spinola, having removed their helmets, shake hands; in the background the two armies within an inscription. Reverse: crowned coat of arms on a cartouche within a two-line inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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jetonMaurice (Prince of Orange)Rekenkamer van ZeelandZeelandTwaalfjarig Bestand
Credit lineSluiting van het Twaalfjarig Bestand tussen de Republiek en Spanje, rekenpenning geslagen op last van de rekenkamer van Zeeland. 1609. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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