Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Netherlands, Victory over the Spanish Fleet on the Slaak by the Dutch Fleet, 1631, a silver medal by J. Loof for the States of Zeeland, detailed plan of the action, legend in 9 lines below, rev. legend in 15 lines, 54mm (MH 527; v.L. II, 194/4; cf. Sotheby Auction, 16 November 2000, lot 336). Cut on obverse rim at 3 o’clock and a small reverse edge bruise at 7 o’clock, otherwise very fine and toned, rare (£300-500)