Counter commemorating Dutch losses, 1626

Counter commemorating Dutch losses, 1626. Obverse: Troops in combat, above, the Hebrew word 'Jehovah' below the crowned arms of the province of Utrecht. Legend: 'VSQVEQVO . HOSTES . IMMINENT . VNDIQVE' (How long, our enemies threaten on every side). Reverse: Seven ships in action. Legend: 'CONFORTAMINI . DEO . CONFIDENTES . 1626' (Take courage and trust in God).

Object Details

ID: MEC0082
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Privateer attack on the Dutch fishing fleet, 1626
Date made: 1626
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 32 mm
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