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Wonderful turnaround of Dutch state affairs, commemorative medal on the conquest of the Zeeland islands by the rebels
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Wonderful turnaround of Dutch state affairs, commemorative medal on the conquest of the Zeeland islands by the rebels

anonymous · 1576 · 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: horseman within legend. Reverse: kneeling man with folded hands and gaze heavenward, representing Gideon; at his feet a fleece that remains dry despite dew falling from the sky within legend; cut: date.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
jetonZeelandTachtigjarige OorlogVerovering van de Zeeuwse eilanden
Credit lineWonderbaarlijke ommekeer der Nederlandse staatszaken, rekenpenning op de verovering van de Zeeuwse eilanden door de opstandelingen. 1576. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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