Netherlands. William of Orange, 1533–1933 — Bronze medal by Oswald Wenckebach, 60.5 mm
Engelse verkoopbeschrijving:
Netherlands. Bronze medal commemorating the four-hundredth anniversary of the birth of William of Orange, 1533–1933. Designed by Ludwig Oswald Wenckebach and manufactured by ’s Rijks Munt, Utrecht.
Obverse: William of Orange kneeling in armour with his hands clasped in prayer, his sword lying horizontally before him. Around: MYN SCHILT ENDE BETROUWEN SYT GHY O GODT MYN HEER, a quotation from the Wilhelmus.
Reverse: A kingfisher sitting on its nest amid waves. Around: SAEVIS TRANQUILLUS IN UNDIS — “Calm amid the turbulent waves.” Below, the dates MDXXXIII–MCMXXXIII and the artist’s W signature.
The kingfisher and accompanying motto were personal emblems of William of Orange, expressing steadfastness in adversity.
Corresponding examples are preserved in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, collection nos. NG-2003-3 and KOG-MP-2-0656.
Bronze. Weight: 81 g. Diameter: 60.5 mm.
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