Medal - Murder of the brothers de Witt - Johann and Cornelius de Witt 1672 front Medal - Murder of the brothers de Witt - Johann and Cornelius de Witt 1672 back
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Medal - Murder of the brothers de Witt - Johann and Cornelius de Witt

1672 year
Silver 42.81 g 47.5 mm
Description
Location
Dutch Republic (Netherlands)
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1672
Composition
Silver
Weight
42.81 g
Diameter
47.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#128028
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Two large sail ships being crushed by the waves onto a rock cliff.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VNA MENTE ET SORTE.

Engraver: Pieter Aury

Edge

Plain with inscription.

Lettering: VIOLENTA MORTE DELETI. HAGÆ COMITIS. 20 AVG : A'O.1672.