Medal commemorating the United States declared free by the Netherlands

Medal commemorating the United States declared free by the Netherlands. Obverse: Netherlands standing, a caduceus in her left and a spear, hatted, and thunderbolts in her right hand; a cornucopia emptying at her feet; a distant view of Philadelphia behind. Legend: 'NEDERLAND VERKLAARD AMERICA VRY' (The United States declared free by the Netherlands). Reverse: A trident with crossed flags, a boat (left) and bales of merchandise on a quay. Legend: 'DE ALGEMEENE WENSCH' (The general wish). Exergue: '1782'.

Object Details

ID: MEC0258
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lageman, J. M.
Places: Netherlands
Date made: 1782
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 34 mm