Counter commemorating the disarmament of the fleet, 1671

Counter commemorating the disarmament of the fleet, 1671. Obverse: The lion of the Netherlands, holding erect in its right a sheaf of arrows, and in its left paw a pair of scales. Legend: 'NON TELIS PRIMIS BELGI SEPTEMPLICIS ARMIS'. Reverse: The arms of the seven provinces in a circle, the cap of liberty (centre). Legend: 'SED CONSTANT LIBRA LIBERA REGNA PARI'.

Object Details

ID: MEC0088
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Netherlands
Date made: 1671
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm