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Threat against the Republic, regarding the flooding of the country, commemorative medal struck in honor of Claude La Peletier, of the third provostship of the trade in Paris
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Threat against the Republic, regarding the flooding of the country, commemorative medal struck in honor of Claude La Peletier, of the third provostship of the trade in Paris

anonymous · 1673 · 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: Hercules leaning on a club, holding a horn in his raised right hand; background: a cow hiding among reeds within an inscription; edge: date. Reverse: coat of arms within an inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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jetonClaude Le PeletierNetherlandsParisInval in de Nederlanden
Credit lineDreigement aan het adres van de Republiek, wegens het onder water zetten van het land, rekenpenning geslagen ter ere van Claude La Peletier, van het derde provoostschap van de koophandel te Parijs. 1673. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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