Piet Heyn Geocoin (Antique Gold/Black Nickel) LE 100

The Piet Heyn Geocoin Geocoin was designed by Mr. Van Stoffelen Sr. The below shown information related to the geocoin were taken from his website: "huiberst.info".

Final Artwork of the Piet Heyn Geocoin                   

Piet Heyn Geocoin

The Eighty Years’ War, or Dutch War of independence, (1568–1648) began as a revolt of the Seventeen Provinces against Philip II of Spain, the sovereign of the Habsburg Netherlands.

After the initial stages Philip II deployed his armies and regained control over most of the rebelling provinces. However, under the leadership of the exiled William of Orange the northern provinces continued their resistance and managed to oust the Spanish armies, and established the republic of the Seven United Netherlands.

The subsequent war between the Spanish empire and the Republic continued, although the heartland of the Republic was no longer threatened. The war ended in 1648 with the Peace of Munster when the Dutch Republic was recognised as an independent country.

Design

The geocoin is round shaped and has a size of 1.75″ (approx. 44 mm). The coin is made after a medal commemorating of Admiral Piet Heyn (1578-1629) and his historical capture of the Spanish silver fleet in 1628 near Matanzas, Cuba. The front of the coins shows the bust of Admiral Piet Heyn in armour, lace ruff and chain. The text ‘PET:PETRI.HEINIVS.FOED:BELG:ORD:ARCHITHALASS’ means: Piet Pieterson Heyn, Admiral of the United Provinces. On the back side of the geocoin a 3D view of the naval action is shown. The text ‘HEINIAD NVP SENSIT SPOLIATA MATANCA’ means literally: Matanzas, plundered lately, felt the might of the race of Heyn. The 3D view is surrounded by the words ‘Piet Pieterszoon Heyn - Dutch Admiral who found his cache in 1628 in the bay of Matanzas’

FInishings:

It totally 13 different finishings of the Piet Heyn Geocoin were minted:

• Antique Silver   RE
• Antique Gold   RE
• Antique Silver/ Polished Copper   LE, 75 made
• Antique Gold/Black Nickel   LE, 100 made
• Antique Silver/Polished Silver   XLE, only 15 made
• Antique Gold/Polished Gold   XLE, only 15 made
• Antique Silver/Polished Gold   XLE, only 15 made
• Antique Gold/Polished Silver   XLE, only 15 made
• Antique Silver/Black Nickel   XXLE, only 5 made
• Foggy Gold/Antique Silver   XLE, only 15 made
• Polished Silver/Antique Copper   XLE, only 15 made
• Polished Gold/Antique Nickel   XLE, only 15 made
• Foggy Silver/Antique Gold   XLE, only 15 made

Piet Heyn Geocoin (antique gold/black nickel) - limited edition, only 100 minted

The Piet Heyn Geocoin (antique gold/black nickel) is one of the geocoins I have retrieved out of the JackHoe collection! I really appreciate the opportunity to get a part of his stunning dutch geocoin collection

The aim of this geocoin is to please everyone who looks at this beautiful geocoin and discovered it