NETHERLANDS. Zeeland. Assassination of Willem I Silver Medal, ND (1584). NGC AU-55. van Loon-I6. Struck to commemorate the Assassination of Willem I. Obverse: Bird flying towards floating basket, clouds above all within a beaded border, legend around; Reverse: Crowned arms of Zeeland within beaded border surrounded by legend within beaded border, all surrounded by provincial arms strung together. A lovely well preserved example with rich old cabinet patina highlighted by mottled iridescent hues.
