European Medals from 1513 to 1788
Netherlands, The Dutch Republic. Willem III, Prince of Orange, 1650-1702. Medal (Silver, 61.5mm, 58.55 g 12), on the election of Willem II as Stadtholder of Overijssel, by Jurriaan Pool in Amsterdam, 1655. WILHELMVS III.D.G. PRINCEPS ARAVS. ETC Draped bust of the five-year old Willem III facing, turned slightly to the right, wearing a lace cap and an elaborate feathered cap; around, orange wreath; below, Nat.14.Nov.1650. Rev. Phoenix arising from the ashes; to left, rising sun; in exergue, Jeuriaen Pool fecit Amsteld / Anno 1655 . TMNK 00621. Van Loon II, pp. 376- 377, ii. A lovely toned example. Good extremely fine.
Price realized | 3'200 CHF |
Starting price | 1'400 CHF |
Estimate | 1'750 CHF |