Netherlands. 9-Piece Rijksmuseum Masterpieces Commemorative Medal Collection – “80 Jaar Oorlog” (No reserve price)
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Netherlands – “80 Jaar Oorlog” – 9‑Piece Rijksmuseum Masterpieces Commemorative Medal Collection, silver‑plated, 40 mm each, proof finish, nine medals in individual capsules with the original illustrated presentation.
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Netherlands – “80 Jaar Oorlog” – 9-Piece Rijksmuseum Masterpieces Commemorative Medal Collection – Silver-Plated – 40 mm – Proof
Complete 9-piece commemorative medal collection “De Meesterwerken van het Rijksmuseum”, devoted to the Eighty Years’ War (1568–1648) and important works of art connected with this period in Dutch history.
The obverses reproduce paintings and portraits associated with major figures and events of the Eighty Years’ War. Highlights include the portrait of William of Orange by Adriaen Thomasz. Key (1579), the dramatic depiction of the Spanish Fury in Antwerp (ca. 1580) and Gerard ter Borch’s “Peace of Münster” (1648), marking the conclusion of the conflict.
Obverse:
Nine different designs based on works associated with the Rijksmuseum collection, including portraits of Philip II, Cardinal Granvelle, Margaret of Parma, the Duke of Alba, William of Orange and Prince Maurice, together with historical scenes from the Eighty Years’ War.
Reverse:
Identical reverse on all medals, depicting the façade of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, surmounted by a winged allegorical figure.
Legend:
KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN
RIJKSMUSEUM AMSTERDAM
1885
Specifications:
Country: Netherlands
Theme: Eighty Years’ War / Rijksmuseum Masterpieces
Number of medals: 9
Diameter: 40 mm each
Finish: Silver-plated
Quality: Proof
Packaging: Each medal in an individual protective capsule
Presentation: Original illustrated collector’s presentation
Netherlands – “80 Jaar Oorlog” – 9-Piece Rijksmuseum Masterpieces Commemorative Medal Collection – Silver-Plated – 40 mm – Proof
Complete 9-piece commemorative medal collection “De Meesterwerken van het Rijksmuseum”, devoted to the Eighty Years’ War (1568–1648) and important works of art connected with this period in Dutch history.
The obverses reproduce paintings and portraits associated with major figures and events of the Eighty Years’ War. Highlights include the portrait of William of Orange by Adriaen Thomasz. Key (1579), the dramatic depiction of the Spanish Fury in Antwerp (ca. 1580) and Gerard ter Borch’s “Peace of Münster” (1648), marking the conclusion of the conflict.
Obverse:
Nine different designs based on works associated with the Rijksmuseum collection, including portraits of Philip II, Cardinal Granvelle, Margaret of Parma, the Duke of Alba, William of Orange and Prince Maurice, together with historical scenes from the Eighty Years’ War.
Reverse:
Identical reverse on all medals, depicting the façade of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, surmounted by a winged allegorical figure.
Legend:
KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN
RIJKSMUSEUM AMSTERDAM
1885
Specifications:
Country: Netherlands
Theme: Eighty Years’ War / Rijksmuseum Masterpieces
Number of medals: 9
Diameter: 40 mm each
Finish: Silver-plated
Quality: Proof
Packaging: Each medal in an individual protective capsule
Presentation: Original illustrated collector’s presentation
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
Netherlands
Year/period and variation
– “80 Jaar Oorlog”
Denomination
9-Piece Rijksmuseum Masterpieces Commemorative Medal Collection
Condition
Ungraded
Theme
Royalty
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