Death of the gunboat commander Jan van Speyk on the Scheldt off Antwerp 1831 front Death of the gunboat commander Jan van Speyk on the Scheldt off Antwerp 1831 back
Death of the gunboat commander Jan van Speyk on the Scheldt off Antwerp 1831 photo
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG

Death of the gunboat commander Jan van Speyk on the Scheldt off Antwerp

1831 year
Silver 53.19 g 46 mm
Description
Location
Belgium
King
Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1831
Composition
Silver
Weight
53.19 g
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#387330
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

5-pointed star above 8-line inscription in an oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
J. C. J. VAN SPEYK
AD TUENDUM
BATAVI NOMINIS
ET
APLUSTRIS DECUS
ULTRO
INCENSA NAVE
MORTEM OPPETENS

Engraver: David van der Kellen Jr.