Auction Name: 2026 January 14 - 17 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction

Lot Number: 3394

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/1390*3394

1596 Medal "Reopening Maritime Commerce," Silver, Betts-16B, VF35 PCGS. Light-steel coloration is highlighted by hints of russet-brown and contains very few abrasions, even for the grade. This medal commemorated trade between the Netherlands and New World colonies, particularly the Portuguese, and was struck on a massive 52.2mm planchet that matched those used for double talers of the era. Multiple die marriages exist, including examples with no date, examples dated 1594, and examples, such as the present offering, dated 1596.
From The Costa Family Collection, Part II.

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