Netherlands - Spanish Netherlands - 52mm medal 1594 by G van Bylaer: siege & capture of Groningen by prince Maurice - AR commemorative medal, one of the finest known - Silver

Grade: EF++++++ almost uncirculated/as minted with beautiful gold irridescent toning Catalog: Van Loon I, 448 Material: Silver Diameter: 51 mm Weight: 46,51 gram Medallist: G. Van Bijlaer / Bylaer In 1593/1594 the city of Coevorden was under siege by Spanish troops under Francisco Verdugo. The attempted capture of the city failed after 31 weeks of siege, when a Dutch army under the command of Prince Maurice of Orange marched on the city and lifted the siege. After this victory Maurice continued to the city of Groningen which was still loyal to the Spanish King and laid siege on that city. After two months, the city surrendered. This medal commemorates both events. Obverse: Representation of the city of Groningen besieged by troops of the United Provinces Reverse: Inscription within beaded border