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1464
Gold 10 Pesos, 1902-Mo M. Scales and Liberty Cap. Rev. Eagle. (Fr 128; KM 413.7). Sharply detail coin with
glistening original mint luster. PCGS graded MS-65.
$ 1,800
Mintage of only 719 pieces struck.
NETHERLANDS
1465
Prince Frederik Hendrik of Orange-Nassau (1584-1647). Capture of Breda, Silver Medal, 1637, 69.5 mm,
89.8g, by Jan van Looff. Armoured arm from Heaven holds sword above cityscape, the name of Jehovah
above, to left barge in gateway, to fore figure of Hunger kneels beside that of Breda, ANTE FAME. AUT
ASTU … Rev. Scrolled floral border, legend on central banner, “D.O.M.S. Bredam Primo Belgar…”(vL II,
238; KPK 653). An excellent example of this very rare medal. About extremely fine.
$ 3,250
1466
The Dutch Republic. Bronze Marriage Medal, c. 1655-1657. A uniface cast of the obverse only, 70.5 mm,
59.6g, by P van Abeele. A young couple seated facing, in classical dress, their heads turned toward each
other and joined by a chain around their their necks, vines grow to right, the serpents of Discord trampled
beneath their feet, “Daar Twee Trouw Harten Syn In Een Sietmen De Haat En Twist Vertreen” [There two
true hearts in marriage, drive out hate and envy] (Frederiks 35; Scher, The Proud Republic, 42; Clifford 551).
A contemporary cast, pierced at top, and decorative. Very fine.
$ 250
from the collection of medals formed by William Victor Royle Baldwin (known as Roy or Uncle Roy), one of A H Baldwin & Sons
Ltd founder’s three sons, he was born in 1893