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medal
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Object type
Museum number
G3,FD.373
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Description
Silver medal.(obverse) View of the siege and bombardment of Groningen within beaded border.
(reverse) Inscription within beaded border. -
Date
- 1672
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Production place
- Made in: Netherlands
- (Europe,Netherlands)
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Materials
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Dimensions
- Diameter: 42 millimetres
- Weight: 15.88 grammes
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Inscriptions
Inscription Type
inscriptionInscription Position
reverseInscription Language
LatinInscription Content
ANo 1672 GRONINGEN BELEGERT DOO DE BISCOP VA CEVLEN ENDE VAN MVNSTER DEN 9 IVLI VERLATEN DEN 17 AVGVS
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Bibliography
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Location
Not on display
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Subjects
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Associated places
- Named in inscription: Groningen
- (Europe,Netherlands,Groningen (province),Groningen (town))
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Associated events
- Associated Event: Franco-Dutch War 1672-1678
- Commemoration of: Siege of Groningen 1672
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Acquisition name
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Acquisition date
1825
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Department
Coins & Medals
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Registration number
G3,FD.373
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