Medal commemorating Admiral Piet Hein

Medal commemorating Admiral Piet Hein (1578-1629). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Hein in a ruff, medal and chain, sash over right shoulder and chased armour (left), head bare. Legend: 'PIET HEYN.' Reverse: Inscription, 'NATUS DELFSHAVEN AN . MDLXXVIII OBIIT AN . MDCXXIX.'

Object Details

ID: MEC0282
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Simon, J. H.
Places: Netherlands
People: Hein, Piet Pieterzoon
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 48 mm
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