Auction: 407 - The Numismatic Collector's Series: Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Jewelry and Autographs - e-Auction
Lot: 243
(1599) Capture of Saint Thomas by the Dutch/Victories of the Argo. AE Jeton, 29.1 mm. Betts-20, Van Loon I, 519. Dutch ship, "Jehovah" in Hebrew on sail; Latin legend: "See what [heroes] the second Argo carries", rev. Landscape with twin Termini - gods of boundaries, representing the islands of Bommel and Thiel, radiant "Jehovah" in Hebrew between them; "Thus the Fates who know not how to yield". The Dutch Admiral Van der Does here on this jeton is compared to the ancient hero Jason. Choice Extremely Fine.
Sold for
$400
Starting price
$80
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