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'.
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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 |