Medal commemorating Admiral Michel Adrianzoon de Ruyter

Medal commemorating Admiral Michel Adrianzoon de Ruyter (1607-1676). Obverse: Bust of Admiral de Ruyter (left) with long hair, doublet, lace scarf, and bandolier over right shoulder. Legend: 'ADR. RUYTER.' Reverse: Inscription, 'NATUS ULISSINGAE (Flushing) AN . M . DCVII . OBIIT AN . M . DCLXXVI.'

Object Details

ID: MEC0285
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Simon, J. H.
People: Ruyter, Michel Adriaenszoon de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 48 mm