Death of Admiral Maarten Tromp at the Battle of Scheveningen 1653 front Death of Admiral Maarten Tromp at the Battle of Scheveningen 1653 back
Death of Admiral Maarten Tromp at the Battle of Scheveningen 1653 photo
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Death of Admiral Maarten Tromp at the Battle of Scheveningen

1653 year
Silver 70.52 g 70 mm
Description
Location
Dutch Republic (Netherlands)
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1653
Composition
Silver
Weight
70.52 g
Diameter
70 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Cast (Hollow)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#376029
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted shield bearing the Tromp arms, over two crossed anchors and with two rampant griffin supporters; below, scene of the sea battle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OBYT Æ 56

Engraver: Pieter van Abeele

Edge

Plain

Comment

Frederiks 3/3a. MI, I, p. 402, 32, Milford Haven 540, Van Loon II, pp. 364-365