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Medal - Conquest of Tournai
1709 year| Silver | 30.47 g | 44.5 mm |
| Location | Dutch Republic (Netherlands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1709 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 30.47 g |
| Diameter | 44.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#227667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sinking ship in stormy waters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NE PEREAT PERDIT.
DOR // NIK
Engraver: Martin Brunner
Edge
Plain with inscription.
Lettering: REGNI COLLAPSA RVVNT IMMANIA MEMBRA.VIRGIL.& CGL*
Comment
Slg. Mont. 1315This emblematic medal illustrates that France was unable to hold all her fortunes in the Spanish Netherlands but was willing to sacrifice some places to keep the remainder.
