European Medals from 1513 to 1788
Netherlands, The Dutch Republic. 1594. Medal (Silver, 51mm, 45.90 g 12), on Prince Maurice’s rescue of Coevorden from a Spanish siege, and on the capture of Groningen; unsigned but by G. van Bylaer. (rosette)xNEXOSxFAVORExNVMINISxQVISx DISSOLVES; (= who would disunite those who God put together? ) Sheaf of arrows surrounded by shields bearing the arms of Gelderland, Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Friesland and Overijssel. Rev. Descriptive inscription in 12 lines. Van Loon I, pp. 440-441. A superb, attractive and very well-struck piece with fine, old toning. Extremely fine.