Lot 2421

ND (1628) - On the capture of the Spanish treasure fleet at Matanzas, by the Dutch under Admiral Piet Heyn in 1628 / Verovering van de Zilvervloot door Piet Hein. After L. van Teylingen or Jan Smeltzing. Bust of Heyn slightly to right. PET. PETRI. HEINVS. FOED: BELG: ORD: ARCHITHALASS. Uniface lacquered medallion of an unknown material, mounted in a brass setting, possibly 19th century. (Vgl. van Loon II 173/171.1 / Vgl. Betts 26) - 63.1 mm - Rare and interesting object!