Medal commemorating the inauguration of the City Hall of Amsterdam, 1655
Medal commemorating the inauguration of the City Hall of Amsterdam, 1655. Obverse: View of the city hall, Amsterdam, Amphion playing the lyre and figures in foreground, Mercury flying overhead. Legend: 'FUIT HAEC SAPIENTIA QUONDAM'. Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a galley being rowed, foresail and main topsail set. Legend: 'PELAGUS QUANTOS APERIMUS IN USUS!'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0109 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Display - QH |
Creator: | Pool, J. |
Places: | Netherlands |
Events: | Opening of the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, 1655 |
Date made: | 1655 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 70 mm |