Excerpt from Auction Sale, Choice U. S., Foreign Ancient Coins and Medals: From the Collections of A. Buchman, New York, N. Y.; L. Kaplan, New York, N. Y.; John Butler, New Jersey; Estate of David Proskey, Long Island, N. Y., And Other Properties
Silver medal 1650-52 engraved in niello manner commemorating the siege of Amsterdam by Prince William II of Orange, reward for the Civil guard of Amsterdam named Hector, City view 'with the Amstel, liberty cap above. Rx. Knight charging 1. V. Loon II, 335. 2. 56 mm. 29, 5 grams. Very fine and rare.
Silver medal no date on the same occasion engraved in niello manner. 2 lions supporting city arms. Rx. Knight charging 1. 54 mm. 30 grams. Fine.
Silver medal 1655 (by G. Pool) commemorating the inauguration of the city hall at Amsterdam. View of the city hall, names of the mayors on building-stone and amphion in front. Rx. The vessel Argo, View of Amsterdam in the background. V. Loon 387, 2. 70 mm. 95 grams. Very fine.
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