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1574 Dordrecht
1576 Dordrecht
1577 Dordrecht
1582 Inauguration of the Duke of Anjou
1586 Elisabeth I
1591 Conquest of Zutphen, Deventer, Hulst and Nijmegen
1592 Dordrecht
1596 Campaign of Archduke Albert
1596 Triple Alliance
1598 Dordrecht
1598 Triple Alliance
1599 Expedition admiral Van der Does at the Canary Islands
1599 Attempts for peace by cardinal Andries
1599 Spanish military failures
1600 Battle of Nieuwpoort
1602 Victory on Land and Water
1602 Siege of Tienen and Conquest of Grave
1602 The destruction of Luxemburg
1602 Exhortation to arm Zealand
1604 Conquest of Sluis and the Capitulation of Ostend
1605 Dordrecht
1608 Negotiations at Dordrecht
1619 Synod of Dort
1619 Synod of Dort (2)
1619 Synod of Dort (satirical medal)
1632 Gustav II Adolph
1632 Gustav II Adolph (farthing of mercy)
1632 Purim thaler Battle of Breitenfeld
1635 Poland
1637 Conquest of Breda
1641 Death of Field Marshall Johann Baner
1644 Christian IV
1646 Marriage Frederick William
1654 Upbringing of Prince William III
1655 Opening City Hall of Amsterdam
1680 Nuremberg
1697 Peace of Rijswijk
ca 1700 Baptism thaler
17th / 18th century Marriage Farthing
Farthing 10 Commandments
1741 Centenary celebration Reformed Congregation
1757 Inauguration at Utrecht
1757 50-year marriage
1761 New Year farthing Bad Times
1765 New Year’s Penny (Eise Andeles)
1780 Pact with the Netherlands
1906 Silverton Railroad


Origin: The Nederlands - 1574

Coin made in Dordrecht (1574) under the reign of Philip II,
King of Spain, Naples, Sicilie, Portugal (as Philip I) and Lord over the Netherlands.
Philip was the son of Charles V.

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

The Divine Name is in the Centre

Text:

".DNS . FECIT . HOC . ET .
FV . MI . IN . OC . H. 1574"

Image:

Triangle stone (on the reverse side).
At the bottom is the Dutch coat of arms

Text:

"LAPIS.REIECTVS.CAPVT.ANGVLI "

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1576

Farthing of Dordrecht: the 'Pacification of Ghent'

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

Gideon, on his knees, with his hands raised to heaven. Above him in a shining cloud is God's name. In front of him lies the Golden Fleece.

Image:

A horseman in full armour.

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1577

Farthing of Dordrecht: the 'Dangers of the eternal covenant'

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

the prophet Elijah
(sitting under a cloud with God's name)

Image:

Daniel with 7 lions
(also there is God's name as the Tetragrammaton)


Origin : The Nederlands - 1582

Inauguration of the Duke of Anjou in Antwerp.

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

A man descending from the sky (Anjou) is helping a crowned man (the Netherlands), who is sitting totally discouraged on the floor. God's name above.

Text:

RENASCERE BELGIA
"become the reborn Belgia"

Image:

Weaponry on a column; on the left side “The Prudence” with standard and snake, on the right side the standard with arrow and pen.

 

Text:

TEMPERANDO ET PROVIDENDO
"by moderating and by looking ahead."
The duke only arrived in 1582 in Vlissingen. He was honoured in Antwerp, where he rode into the city on a white horse and with a splendid complement of French, English and Dutch noblemen. He was greeted and welcomed as a Redeemer of the oppressed Netherlands.

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Origin: - 1586

This farthing was minted to announce the alliance between England and
the United States, and to point out that England gave help to the United States against Spain.

Image:

Elizabeth I, crowned, sitting on her throne, left from her Count Leicester (promoter of Protestantism), an open Bible on which two swords are shown (see text on the other side). Elizabeth I is extending her sword (is giving military aid) to the two viceregents of the United States.

Text:

E.R. EST. ALTRIX. ESVRIENTIVM. EVM
(Queen Elizabeth feeds those who hanker for God)
1586

Image:

A sword,tip pointing towards a cloud on which God's name is written in Hebrew.

Text:

"SERMO. DEI. QVO : ENSE. ANCIPI : ACVTIOR"
(the word of God is sharper than any double-edged sword)
The United States are reminded that however valuable the sword of Elizabeth is, their greatest support is God.

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1591

Victory of Maurice.
Conquest of Zutphen, Deventer, Hulst and Nijmegen.

by kind courtesy of
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Image:

The Dutch crowned lion: in his right hand he is holding a sword; in his left hand a bundle of 7 arrows.

Text:

The legend is taken from the Bible book of Luke: FECIT.MAGNA.QVI.POTENS.EST
He, who is mighty, has done great things.

Text:

The text is written in 7 lines

ZVTPHANiae.
DAVENtriae.HVLSTi.
NOVIOMagique.LIBertate RESTituta CASTELlis.PLVRimis.CAPtis.
HOSTibusque.EX.BATavia.FVGatis SENatus.FOEDeratarum.PROVinciarum.
Fieri.Fecit.

The freedom of Zutphen, Deventer, Hulst and Nijmegen is restored, several forts conquered, the enemies chased out of the Betuwe, this farthing is minted by the Council of the United Districts.

After overwhelming Breda, Maurice conquered Zutphen, Deventer and Delfzijl. At Nijmegen there were skirmishes with Parma, who returned but had to go to France again. Then also Hulst and Nijmegen fell into the hands of Maurice.

In the cloud (front side of the farthing) is written the Hebrew Tetragrammaton.

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1592

Count Farthing of Dordrecht
the capture of Steenwijk, Ootmarsum and Coevorden by Maurice

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

The three captured cities - above an arm coming out of a cloud holding a sceptre. In the cloud God's name in Hebrew.

Text:

ZELVS. DOMINI. EXERCITVVM. FECIT. HOC

"This has been done by the zeal of the Lord of hosts"

Tekst:

STENOVICO.
OTMARSIA.
COVORDIA.
CAPTIS. HOSTE
REPVLSO. SENatus.
FOEDeratarum. PROvincitarum. Fieri. Fecit in ex. CI ) .I ) . XCII.

"Steenwijk, Ootmarsum and Coevorden conquered and the enemy repulsed, the Council of the United States has minted this (farthing) 1592.

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1596

Campaign of Archduke Albert against Holland and Sealand

by kind courtesy of
Munthandel Verschoor
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Image:

The State army on the Sealand bank protected by a shield held fast by heaven, attacked by the Archduke

Text:

VSQVEDVM PROTEGI DEVS FRUSTRA OPPVGNAT

Image:

The Dutch Virgin in a garden, holding her hands together, praying to heaven. Besides her the Dutch coat of arms.
On the right: a tower with a Dutch man with his sword in his hands.
On the left: a guard.
The garden has a fence.

Text:

VIGILATE ET ORATE DEO CONFIDENTES Watch and pray, trusting God.
(Matthew 26:41)

Also here can God's name be seen. The name is written, in Hebrew, in a cloud (on the reverse)

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Origin: The Netherlands - 1596

The "Alliance of England, France and United Provinces against Spain".

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

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Faith and Constancy holding hands, everything is under the name of God written in Hebrew on a cloud.

Legend " FIDE ET CONSTANTIA".

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An arm descending out of a cloud, holding a stone to strike a boar , legend "CAESA FIRMABANT FOEDERA PORCA 1596
About the reverse side: Enéide de Virgile noticed that amongst the Romans and other peoples, an alliance was confirmed by the sacrifice of a boar.

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1598

Coin from Dordrecht.

Image:

Three naked men, representing Spain, Germany and the Catholics with their weapons (2 hitting with their sticks, 1 thrusting with a spear) attacking the name of God written in the clouds."

Text:

"COELVM STOLIDVS QVI TERRITAT ARMIS"
"Unwise is he who challenges heaven with his weapons."

 

Text:

"ARMIS RVAT COELESTIBVS - 1598"
"Destroyed by heavenly weapons"
Explanation: three giants (powers) are struck by God's radiance. God is using heavenly weapons: fire, flames and lightning.

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Origin: The Netherlands - 1598

Coin Middelburg: "Triple alliance of England, France and United Provinces".

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

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Three coats of arms with orange branches interlaced.
Below the coat of arms of Zealand

Text:

DEO DUCE COMITE CONCORDIA
"God our leader, unites my companions"

Image:

Three armoured arms, with swords, forming a triangle; within which is God's name. The shining name of God is surrounded by a halo of laurel.

(Note: it is not the Tetragrammaton but in the official description of this coin it is mentioned that "Jehovah" is written here).

Text:

MUTUA DEFENSIO TUTISS
"Mutual defense is safest"

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Origin: The Netherlands - 1599

Farthing Dordrecht ‘Expedition admiral Van der Does at the Canary Islands’

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

The triple-masted ship Argo, a reference to the ship of the Argonauts. On the main canvas the shining name JHWH.

Text:

EN ALTERA QUAE VEHAT ARGO
"Behold another Argo to carry them"

Image:

Plan of the Meuse area. The Bommelerwaard, Tielerwaard and others in the middle of two separate posts, in the shape of human beings.

Also here God's shining name.

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1599

Farthing Dordrecht ‘Fruitless attempts for peace by cardinal Andries’

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

The cardinal sitting on his throne holding an assembly.

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The shining divine name surrounded by a circle of clouds. The Spanish army, directed by a hand coming out the clouds, is marching in that direction.

Andreas of Austria (1558-1600) was the oldest son of Archduke Ferdinand IIl. He was Governor of Tyrol, bishop of Konstanz (1589) and Bressanone or Brixen (1591). He was appointed on September 12th, 1598 to be deputy Governor-General in the Royal Netherlands. He gave up his position at the arrival of the Archdukes Albert and Isabelle.

The text of the farthing (free translation):

FRVSTRA CONATVR INPIUS INVITO NVMINE M.D.XCIX
"In vain they try without honour to seduce God - 1599"

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1599

Farthing Middelburg ‘Spanish military failures’.
Prince Maurice of Nassau resists Mendoza at the Bommelerwaard.

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

Moses with Aaron and Hur are standing on the top of a mountain with the army of the Israelites in front fighting with the Amalachites

Above them the shining Divine name.

Text:

VICTORIA A DEO PRECIBUS
"Praying to God for victory"

Image:

Crowned coat of arms of Zealand.

Text:

TRIBVTVM TRIBVTVM

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1600

Battle of Nieuwpoort

by the kind courtesy of
Schulman b.v. numismatists
www.schulman.nl

Image:

Prince Maurice in full battle dress on his horse tramples on Spanish soldiers. On the background the army are fighting on the beach. Above is written 1600.

On top the Divine Name.

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The Siege of the fortress St. Andries at Bommelswaard.

This official farthing was minted by order of the State-General.


Origin: the Netherlands - 1602

Victory on Land and Water

by kind courtesy of
Mevius Numisbooks International B.V.
www.mevius.nl

Image:

View from the land between Maas and Waal with the fortified cities Grave, Ravestein and Cuyk.

The Divine Name can be seen, shining inside a cloud.

Image:

View of the naval battle at Grevelingen and
the battle of the cavalry at Tongeren.

Also here on the reverse side is written the Divine Name.

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1602

Farthing in remembrance of the siege of
Tienen (1602) and conquest of Grave (1602) by Prince Maurice, son of William,
Prince of Orange and leader of the State Army of Holland.

Image:

The Spanish Army from Mendoza is at Tienen
hidden behind entrenchments,
in spite of the fact that the State Army from
Maurice is very close.

Text:

QVI· DEVS · AD · THENAS ·
IATITANTEM · TERRVIT · HOSTEM
Translation: "The same God who
overwhelmed the hidden enemy at Tienen"

Image:

Prince Maurits and the State Army against the Spanish Army, hidden behind an embankment at Grave.

Text:

HIC . DEVS . AVRAICIS . EREPTAM .REDDIDIT . URBAM
Inside: GRAVE
Freely translated the text is telling:
'the taking away and the giving back of the city Grave by God'.

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1602

Farthing Dordrecht ‘The destruction of Luxemburg’

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

JHWH in a shining circle inside clouds

Text:

NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM
"Blessed be the name of the Lord"

Image:

9 text lines

The army of the United Provinces, led by Louis of Nassau, moved through Luxemburg to force the people to pay a war contribution. The villages from the majority of the people were looted and burned down. The unpaid army of the Archduke Albert took part in the looting.

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1602

Farthing Middelburg ‘Exhortation to arm Zealand’

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

The Palace is protected by an armoured arm coming out of clouds with God's name.

Text:

FORTIS ARMATUS CUSTODITATRIUM "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe."
This comes from the Bible text: Luke 11:21

Image:

Inside 7 coats of arms of cities is the crowned coat of arms of Zealand.

Text:

LUCTOR ET EMERGO
"I struggle and overcome"

The oldest image of the coat of arms of a Zealand weapon can be found as an edge decoration on a manuscript from 1450. The manuscript has been made for Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (and Earl of Zealand). The motto 'Luctor et emergo' descends from 1586 and occurs on the farthing with the coat of arms of Zealand. The rebellious district Zealand expressed its joy concerning the Treaty of Nonesuch, in which Queen Elizabeth I of England promised to support the insurrection against Philip II. The full motto is: 'Autore Deo, favente regina, luctor et emergo'.

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1604

The Conquest of Sluis by Prince Maurice and the Capitulation of Ostend.

by kind courtesy of
Munthandel Verschoor
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Image:

The coast of Flanders with the besieged State fortress Ostend.

Text:

* PLVS * QVAM * PERDIDIMVS * .CIC . IC . CIIII
God has given us in advance more than we have lost

Image:

View from Sluis. At the bottom the coat of arms.

Text:

* IEHOVAH * PRIVS * DEDERAT * ORDIN-TRAIEC

Holding Ostend was for the State-General and van Oldenbarnevelt very important. The expedition of 1600, resulting in the Battle of Nieuwpoort, had as its purpose the conquest of Ostende. This expedition did not succeed. Because of its location on the coast, Ostende could hold out for years. Nevertheless the city was always threatened by Spanish troops on the land side. Maurice came to the conclusion that the protection of Oostende was risky, so in 1604 he chose to hold the siege of Sluis.

On this coin, God's name is written in Latin.


Origin: The Nederlands - 1605

Farthing of Dordrecht

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

The Tetragrammaton in a shining circle of thorns.

Image:

A snake

Symbol: an attempt was made on parliament - one day before, the attempt was discovered and defeated.

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Origin: The Netherlands - 1608

Farthing from Dordrecht, remembering the Treaty of Dordrecht.

After some time the State-General found it very difficult to maintain its strong position. After Maurits was thrown back in IJssel (1602), the Spanish side had used up their funds. From this position Philip had to accept peace negotiations. In 1609 the 'Twelve Year Truce"finally began. In 1621 war started again.

Image:

Praying man under a cloud with the Divine Name, between an arm with an olive branch and an arm with a sword.

Text:

"FIAT VOLVNTAS TVA" ("Thy will be done") MDCVIII .

Image:

bundle of seven arrows pointing down,
between S and C.

Text:

"FORTITVDO BELGICA"
("the power of the Netherlands")

The power of the Netherlands is symbolised by seven arrows (the seven Netherlands) pointing down. In Roman times arrows were worn point down in peace time; upwards in war time. The "S. C". is another cross - reference to the Romans.

The message is: "we are strong by united powers, willing to accept peace, but ready for war".
The Spaniards were distrusted. The symbolic meaning is "distrust the enemy, trust God".

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Origin: The Netherlands - 1619

Silver coin of the Synod of Dort (by W. van Bijlaer)

Replica

Image:

The temple on mountain Zion, below the radiating Divine Name, wind coming from 4 directions.

The temple is used as a symbol for heaven. Pilgrims are climbing the hill. The pilgrims are used as a symbol for ‘the wind of false indoctrination’, tossed back and forth by the waves – Ephesians 4:14.

Text:

ERVNT VT MONS SION CIC IC CXIX
“Up to mountain Sion 1619”

Image:

View of the Synod of Dort, with delegates.

Text:

RELIGIONE ASSERTA 1619
“Defending religion”

The Synod of Dort was set up by the Dutch Reformed Church, to resolve serious disputes caused by followers of Arminianism. Remonstrants had produced a publication, in 1610, outlining the teachings of James Arminius. The main objective of the Synod was a rule between Remonstrants and opponents of the Remonstrants. The first meeting was on November 13, 1618. The President of the Council, Reverend John Bogerman of Leeuwarden, was an opponent of the Remonstrants. The party of Remonstrants were summoned, not as an equal party but as defendants. They were even excluded from the deliberations of the Synod on January 14, 1619. The Synod ruled in favour of the Contra -Remonstrants. The decision of the Synod of Dort was displayed in 5 main points known as the Canons of Dort. The Canons of Dort are part of the three official declarations of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Netherlands.

The Synod of Dort also decided to translate the Bible into Dutch. The ‘Statenvertaling’ (The State Translation) was ready in 1637. Also adopted was the Canon Law of Dort, still used in many Reformed Churches.

The Synod closed on May 9, 1619, after 154 meetings. Members of Reformed Churches from eight foreign countries were present.

For more explanation and a larger picture please visit our page "Worldwide - The Netherlands - Dordt"

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1619

Synod of Dordrecht - peace and order in Church and State restored by Prince Maurice.

by kind courtesy of
Munthandel Verschoor
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Image:

Under a heavenly light, in which God's name is written in Hebrew, stands the Dutch Lion with a sword and bundle of arrows.

Text:

RELIGIONE. ET. IVSTICIA. RESTITVTIS.

Image:

Above two folded hands is the coat of arms of Prince Maurice with the Order of the Garter.

Text:

On bottom: VNANIMITAS.
On top: IE.MAIN.TIENDRAY.
signature: C W (C.Wijntges)
Legend: RESPVBLICA u DEMUM u FLOREBIT`

The main purpose of the synod was a pronouncement between the Remonstrants and non-Remonstrants.

The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry, or knighthood, originating in medieval England. The Kings of England are the sovereigns of the order. The order's emblem, depicted on insignia, is a garter with the motto Honi soit qui mal y pense (Old French: "shame upon him who thinks evil of it") in gold lettering. Members of the order wear such a garter on ceremonial occasions - the knight wore it on the left knee, the Queen on her right arm. Various legends are related concerning the origin of the Order. The most popular legend involves the Countess of Salisbury, Catherine Montacute. While she was dancing with or near King Edward, her garter is said to have slipped from her leg. When the surrounding courtiers sniggered, the king picked it up and tied it to his leg, exclaiming, "Honi soit qui mal y pense," ("Shamed be the person who thinks evil of it."), the phrase that has become the motto of the Order.

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Origine: The Netherlands - 1619

Synod of Dort - silver medal

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Image:

A hand, coming out of the clouds, is holding grapes above a winepress. Inside the cloud is written God's name. In the background is a vineyard.

Text:

EST A PRESSURA LARGIOR ET MELION "Speak courage to the oppressed."

Image:

A lion laying in front of a cave.
In front of him bones of animals.
A fox challenging.

Text:

QVIA ME VESTIGIA TERRENT
"Footsteps are causing me fear."

This was a satirical medal of J. Wijntgens on the occasion of the refusal of John Uytenbogaard,
pastor of the Remonstrants, to appear before the Synod of Dort.

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Origin: Sweden - 1632

Gustav II Adolph - ducat

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Sixbid
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Image:

Under God's name a bust of King Gustav II Adolph surrounded by a circular wreath made of Bay Laurel and Palm.

The date can be seen below with a motive in rocaille.

Text:

GUSTAV.ADOLPH.D G.SVEC.GO.V.REX
(Gratia Sueciae Gothorum V Rex)

Image:

Crowned coat of arms

Text:

MAG. PRINC. FINLAN. DVX. ETHO. ET. CAR. DO. ING.
Magnus Princeps Finlandiae Dux Ethoniae Et Careliae Dominus Ingriae

We are also showing a decorated collar from Gustav II Adolph.
Please see: "Museums" ( decorated collar )

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Origin: Sweden - 1632

Golden and partially enamelled farthing of mercy
made at the dead of de Swedish King Gustav II Adolph
at the Battle of Lützen, November 6, 1632.

Very rare

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Image:

Bust with laurel wreath.
The laurel wreath is in enamalled.

Text:

GUST ADOLP
D G SVEC CO VAND REX M P F D

Image:

Two people held together with a wreath of palm leaves above a cloth on a sarcophagus which is resting on a body of armour. Above it, in the clouds, God's name.

Text:

VEL MORS FOECUNDA TRIUMPHIS
"Even death brings victory"

We are also showing a decorated collar of this king.
Please look at our page "Museums" ( Decorated collar )

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Origin: Germany - 1632

Purim thaler in honour of Gustav II Adolph, king of Sweden,
on the occasion of his victory at Breitenfeld.
This coin was made in the city Erfurt.

Facsimile

Image:

At the top the radiating name of God, with masoretic vowels.

Text:

DEXTERA TUA
DOMINE PERCUSSIT
INIMICUM

Your right (hand), o Lord, destroy the enemy.

Legend:

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS A DOMINO MISSUS VIVAT

Gustav Adolf, sent by God, lives.

Text:

DEO TER OPT.
MAX. GLORIA ET
LAUS, QVI GUSTAVO
ADOLPHO SVECORUM
GOTHORUM, WAND: QVE
REGI, CONTRA CAESARE
ANUM AC LIGISTICU EX
ERGITUM, VICTORIAM
TRIBUIT AD LIPSIAM
DIE VII SEPT. ANNO
MDCXXXI

Honour and Glory to the Unitarian God,
who gave King Gustav Adolph of Sweden
the victory against the imperial army
at Leipzig, September 7, 1631.

Legend:

DIES PURIM EVANGELICOR A MDCXXXII . VII SEPT. ERFFURTI CELEBRATI

This Gospel of Purim was celebrated on September 7 in 1632 Erfurt.


Origin: Poland - 1635

Gdansk - Silver medal (made by Sebastian Dadler)

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Image:

The Child Jesus blessing, standing on clouds and holding a global cruciger in his hand.
Above him God's name.

Text:

Iesvs sein wort Erhalte fort
Schvtz vns darbey Vor tiraney
Solchs vns zvm Newen Jahr verleyh
MDCXXXV

Image:

Adoration of the magi. Also Joseph and Mary are depicted beneath the star of Bethlehem.

Text:

Ein Reiner Glavb ein Sevfzer Hoch
Gedvlt vnter des Crevtzes Ioch:
Die stvck Golt Weiravch Myrrhen sind schecnkt man dem Newgebornen Kind

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Origin: the Netherlands - 1637

Conquest of Breda by Prince Frederik Hendrik.
Farthing with mintage Castle of Middelburg

by kind courtesy of
Mevius Numisbooks International B.V.
www.mevius.nl

Image:

Armoured arm coming out of the clouds with a sword and the coat of arms of the Prince of Orange. City view with city maiden, ship carrying peat , three-leafed clover and city wall..

The Divine Name is written in a triangle, surrounded by shining clouds.

Image:

On the reverse side is a text written on a cloth with a decorated border.

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Origin: Sweden - 1641

Death of Field Marshall Johann Baner, Mai 20, in Halber.
Silver medal made by J. Blum.

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Image:

Bust in a beautifully decorated suit of armour.


Text:

IOH BANNERUS DO MILH REG SUE COINS PET MIL GENERALIS

Image:

A hand, coming out of the clouds,
is holding a sword with a wreath around it.
Above it the shining name of God.
God's name is written in Hebrew with masoretic vowels. The pronunciation here is 'Jehovah'.

Text:

ENSEM PROQUE DEO DEXTERA FERTQUE SUECO

Medal made during the Government of Christina 1632-1654.

Christina was the Queen of Sweden (1632 – 1654). She succeeded her father King Gustav II Adolph who died in the Battle of Lützen (1632). She was a collector of coins and paintings, and she loved music.

Johann Baner (July 3, 1596 – May 20, 1641) made a great career in the military army. He was promoted to Colonel at the age of 25, after successfully taking part in several pitched battles. He is regarded to be the greatest general in the army of Gustav II Adolph. He was promoted to Field Marshall after the death of the King. He was the first General-Governor of the occupied Pommern.

He died of fever and illness during a military campaign of the Thirty Years' War.

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Origin: Denmark

Christian IV (1577-1648)

Image:

A crowned monogram

Text:

II MARCK DANSKE 1644

Text:

IUSTUS JHWH IUDEX
"JHWH the just judge"

King Christian IV was King of Denmark and Norway from 1588 up to 1648. After a period of a regency, with four counsellors at his side, he was crowned on August 17, 1596. The personal motto of the King was: 'IUSTUS JHWH IUDEX’.

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Origin: The Netherlands - 1646

Marriage of Frederick William and Luise Henriette of Nassau.
Silver Medal by Thomas Reuss

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Image:

Two arms descending from heaven placing a crown on the head of the bride and groom.

Image:

A hand watering a tree in front of a city.

Text:

Gott erhalte Baum und Landt
und verbesser ieden Standt.

(God preserves the tree and the land
and improves every position)

Frederick William (February 16, 1620 – May 9, 1688 Potsdam), popularly known as the Great Elector , was the Elector of Brandenburg and the Duke of Prussia from 1640 until his death. On 7 December 1646 at The Hague, Frederick William entered into marriage with Luise Henriette of Nassau (1627-1667), daughter of Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau and Amalia of Solms-Braunfels.

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Origin: the Nederlands - 1654

Upbringing of Prince William III

by kind courtesy of
Munthandel Verschoor
www.verschoor.com

Image:

In a wreath of orange branches a bust of Prince William III with cap.

Text:

WILHELMVS III D.G.
/PRINC.ARAVS.ETC.
- between AN-1654 -

Image:

Minerva, sitting, pointing her right arm to the Divine name. She is educating the young prince who is wearing his generals coat and with his staff of command (a symbol of his new authority)

In the background a view of the 'Vijverberg'

Text:

TIME DEVM

The Divine name is written here with the masoretic vowels. The pronunciation is 'Jehowah' or Jehovah'.

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1655

Opening of the new city hall of Amsterdam

by kind courtesy of
Schulman b.v. numismatists
www.schulman.nl

Image:

View of the city hall with the New Church on the right. On top Mercury is depicted. On a pedestal are written the names of the mayors and MDLV.

Text:

the coat of arms of Amsterdam and
'FUIT HAEC SAPIENTIA QUONDAM'.

Image:

In a circle of the coat of arms of the mayors sits the city's virgin in the Dutch garden. A city view is in the background, seen from the IJ.

On top the Divine Name written. It is worthy of note that the masoretic vowels are visible.

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Origin: Gemany - 1680

Silver coin of the city Nuremberg

by kind courtesy of
of Sixbid
www.sixbid.com

Image:

Three coats of arms

Text:

MONETA ARGENTEA REIP NORIMBERGENSIS
"Silver coin of the city Nuremberg"

Image:

Cityview from the west. On top God's name with masoretic vowel signs. The pronunciation here is Jehovah' or 'Jehowah'.

Text:

SUBUMBRA ALARUM TUARUM
"Under the shadow of thy wings"

This text is based on Psalm 36:7:
"How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings." - King James Version.

Nuremberg received the status of free city in 1219. It received the right to make coins in 1376, confirmation in 1422. The city was added to the freestate Bavaria in 1806.

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Origin: The Netherlands - 1697

Treaty of Rijswijk between France, Spain, England and the Netherlands.

by kind courtesy of
of Sixbid
www.sixbid.com

Image:

Mars sitting on his military equipment, besides him a decoration of building tools supported by Pax (Peace).
In the centre is a shield with the inscription:
PAX RYSWIC
1697

Text:

SIC REDIT ALMA QUIES

Image:

The staff of Mercury surounded by a laurel wreath resting on Europe.
On top the shining name 'Jehovah'
(pronunciation by using the imaged vowel signs).

Text:

COELO DEMITTITUR ALTO
'Send from lofty heaven'

There is also a writing on the rim: PAX UNA TRIUMPHIS INNUMERIS POTIOR.

The Peace of Rijswijk was a peace treaty made on September 20, 1697.
The peace treaty ended the Nine Year War.

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Origin: Germany ca. 1700

In the year 1700, in Germany, coins (Tauftaler) were minted on the occasion of a birth or baptism in Royal Houses.
On the front is shown the baptism of Jesus, on the reverse side are Biblical texts.

Image:

Under the shining name of God, Jesus is baptised in the river Jordan. The holy spirit, in the form of a dove, is coming down on him. Above, the heavenly spoken words: "Das ist mein lieber Sohn." ("This is my beloved son"). In the middle the words: "Den solt ihr hören, sihe das ist gottes lam das der Welt Sünde tregt Joh I" ("Listen to him, he is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world - John 1"). The text beneath: "Mir gebühret alle gerechtigkeit zu erfüllen Matt." ("for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. - Mat"[3])

Text:

"Taufet sie im namen des vaters undt des sohnes undt des h. geistes Mat. 28 .19" ("baptise them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Mat 28.19)"

Here is written:

"Gott vater durch die tauff - zum kinde nimt mich auf - gott sohn mit seinem blut - macht mich gerecht und gut - gott h.geist zeucht ein - mein lehrer trost zu seyn - biss auss der eitelkeit - ich kom zur ewigkeit - Gal.3.26.27.Tit.3.5.6.7. - 1.Pet.3.2.I - R . B."

"God my father by baptism - take me to be your child - the son of God by his blood - make me just and good -h. spirit of God show yourself - to be my teacher and comfort - coming from worthlessness - I gain eternity - Gal.3.26.27.Tit.3.5.6.7. - 1.Pet.3.2.I - R . B."
The "R. B". on the reverse side are the initials from the coin master Rudolf Bornemann. He was coin master in Hannover (1673 - 1676), Zellerfeld (1676 - 1711) and Goslar (1685 - 1704).

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Origin: 17th / 18th century

Marriage farthing

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

Beneath the name JHWH in the clouds, a man and woman are holding hands in a garden.

Text:

'Ora et Labora'
'Pray and work'

Image:

Two hands below a broken heart. Beneath the hands a skeleton lies with an hourglass and a key in his hands.

Text:

'Nemo nos nisi mors separet'
'No one except death will part us'

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Origin: Germany ?

Image:

Moses receiving the ten commandments. The name of God is written with 3 jodh's. The jodh is the first character of the Tetragrammaton, or the holy name JHWH.

Image:

Above the 10 commandments is a shining Tetragrammaton.

Text:

'THUE DAS SO - WIRST DU LEBEN"
'Do this so - you will live'

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1741

Farthing 's Hertogenbosch.
'Centenary Celebration Classis of the Reformed Congregation'

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Image:

The Church between Moses and Aaron.
Above them three coat of arms.

Text:

DOMINUS.DEUS. NOSTER.SIT.NOBISCUM.UTI.FUIT.CUM. PATRIBUS

Image:

Six lines with text. On the right side God's name.

Text:

CLASSIS SILVADUCENSIS
PRIMA VICE CONGREGATA
IX DECEMB: 1641 SECUL:
ARIA SVA PRIMA
CELEBRAVIT
1741

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Origin: The Netherlands - 1757

Utrecht. Church social welfare work
Inauguration of a home for elderly Men and Women.

by the kind courtesy of
Mevius Numisbooks International B.V.
www.mevius.nl

Image:

Front elevation of the house

Above the house is the Divine Name shining

Image:

Coat of Arms, text and the name of ten regents

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Origin: The Nederlands - 1757

50th Wedding Anniversary of Gerrit Hooft and Hester Hinloopen (by J.G. Holtzhey)

by kind courtesy of
Munthandel Verschoor
www.verschoor.com

Image:

Three putto are carrying the coat of arms of Amsterdam and the anchor of the Admiralty. Coming out of two clouds are hands that are connecting above an altar with a burning heart. On the altar is a snake-ring with the letter L inside. On either side are both their coat of arms.

Text below:

Ao MDCCLVII

Image:

In a shining cloud is God's name written in Hebrew.

Text:

DE GOEDE GOD
DIE ‘T AL DOET LEEVEN
KOMT ONS DIT GULDE
FEEST TE GEEVEN:
ZYN NAAM ZY LOF
EN DANK GESYT
VAN NU TOT INDER
EEUWIGHEIT.
GUN HEER ONS
KINDEREN EN NEEVEN
DIT SELVE LOT
TE ZIEN HERLEEVEN.

(Translation (from Old Dutch): "The good God who let everything live is giving us this golden celebration: His Name be praised and thanked from now to eternity. Grant us Lord our children and nephews to relive the same destiny.')

Underneath the signature of I.G. Holtzhey.
Mr. Gerrit Hooft (1684-1767) was the Mayor of Amsterdam, Councillor of the Admiralty, Governor of the Dutch West India Company and Director of the Society of Suriname.
He married Hester Hinloopen (1689-1767) on June 28, 1707.

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Origin: The Netherlands - 1761

Farthing (New Year) about bad times in Europe

by kind courtesy of
Mevius Numisbooks International B.V.
www.mevius.nl

Image:

Saturn, sitting on a tiered globe, threatening to kill a child. A murdered man; an empty horn of abundance; a banner layed down... symbols of disaster.

Image:

Seated maiden of the Netherlands with a bundle of arrows and an olive branch with merchandise; filled horn of abundance; lyre... in a Dutch garden.

On top the Divine Name

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Origin: The Netherlands - 1765

New Year’s Penny (Eise Andeles).

by kind courtesy of
Munten- en Postzegel Organisatie - MPO
www.mpo.nl

Text:

QUATUOR ANNI TEMPORA
(4 seasons)

Image:

Four persons who represent spring, summer autumn and winter.

Text:

DEO AUSPICE FELIX
under the fortunate guidance of God

Image:

A virgin of the Netherlands sitting with a stick and wearing a freedom headband leaning on the Bible and a Netherlands coat of arms.
Above a hand - coming out of the clouds - with the horn of plenty with coins falling out of it.
The Divine Name above as a Tetragrammaton.

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Origin: United Provinces of the Netherlands - 1780

Silvermedal (1780) related to the 4th English seawar and the
armed neutrality. Katherina II of Russia makes a pact with the Netherlands.

Image:

Beneath the 'Eye of God' is written:
JEHOVAH
WREEKER DER VERBONDEN
STAAF KATHERINA'S
HULPVERDRAG;
ZOO BLYF 'T ONZYDIG
ZEEGEZAG,
TOT HEYL DER VOLKEN
ONGESCHONDEN.
MDCCLXXX (1780)


(translation)
JEHOVAH,
REVENGER OF PACTS
CONFIRM KATHERINES
HELP PACT;
SO THE NEUTER
SEA AUTHORITY
FOR THE PROSPERITY OF NATIONS
STAYS INTACT

Image:

An arm is holding 4 coat of arms together with a chain.

The coat of arms are:

bottom: the United Provinces (Holland)
left: Denmark
right: Sweden.
The 4th coat of arms (in the middle): the Tsar's Empire -

St. Michael fighting with the dragon.

Text:

GEWAPENDE NEUTRALITEIT
('ARMED NEUTRALITY')

 

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Origin: USA - 1906

The Silverton railroad (in Colorado, Colo on the coin) was the first railroad of three to transport minerals from the mountains. The history of the mines began in 1860. The transportation cost were increasing, a very interesting economical means of transport was the train.

In 1906, September 20, the Silverton Railway was reopened.

Text:

"Silverton K.A. Chapter no.41
Silverton Colo. Chartered September 20th 1906"

Text:

"One Penny"

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