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1596, Netherlands, Zeeland. Nice Copper "Threats of Archduke Albert" Medal. aXF!

Mint Year: 1596 Reference: Dugniolle 3389, van Loon I 456. Condition: Minor deposits, otherwise about XF! Denomination: Small Medal / Jetton - Threats of Archduke Albert against Zeeland Material: Bronze Diameter: 29mm Weight: 5.6gm  

Obverse: Hebrew unspeakable name of God (YHWH = " Yahwe ") shining thru clouds above praying kneeled figure (Belgica), flanked by   two Spanish armored soldiers, which are within her fences (a similar   depiction without the soldiers is found on the duit coinage of Zeeland). Date (1596) as a roman numeral in legend
 
Reverse: A hand from heaven holds shield to protect the people of Zeeland, which are kneeling in prayer. Dutch army below them, holding pikes and   guarding the sea-shore. The Spanish army, led by standing Charles V, in a   boat besieging Zeeland.Soldiers, whth rifles aiming at the Dutch defenders.
Legend: * FRVSTRA OPPVGNAT VSQVEDVM PROTEGIT DEVS 
Translated: (" He fights in vain, as long as god protects (us)! ")

Dordrecht, colloquially Dordt, historically in English named Dordt, is a city and municipality in the western Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. It is the fourth largest city of the province, having a population of 118,782 in 2014. The municipality covers the entire Dordrecht Island, also often called Het Eiland van Dordt (the Island of Dordt), bordered by the rivers Oude Maas, Beneden Merwede, Nieuwe Merwede, Hollands Diep, and Dordtsche Kil. Dordrecht is the largest and most important city in the Drechtsteden and is also part of the Randstad, the main conurbation in the Netherlands. Dordrecht is the oldest city in the Holland area and has a rich history and culture.

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2019-09-05
 
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