Auction Catalogue

26 June 1996

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Historical and Art Medals, British and World Coins and Tokens

The Charing Cross Hotel  The Strand  London  WC2N 5HX

Lot

№ 356

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26 June 1996

Hammer Price:
£40

Death of Admiral Martin Tromp, 1653, cast and chased bronze medal by D. van Rijswick, bust three-quarters right, reverse the naval engagement at which he was killed, 50mm (M.I. 404/36; v.L. II, 364; BDM V, 129). With integral loop for suspension, fine (£35-45)

Martin Harpertzoon Tromp (1597-1653), Lieut.-Admiral of the Dutch fleet