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

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Released:
Monday, January 24, 2011
Origin:
Utrecht, Netherlands
Recently Spotted:
In the hands of the owner.

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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                   

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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

About This Item

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

Picture: front side of the geocoin Picture: backside of the geocoin

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 

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Discovered It 9/26/2015 Matadyda discovered it   Visit Log

Deze prachtige collectie mogen bewonderen op het Dutch Geocoinfest 2015! We hebben genoten van dit goed georganiseerde event en natuurlijk ook alle TB's. Bedankt voor het tonen van deze collectie! Gr. Matadyda
Discovered It 9/26/2015 R@@K2012 discovered it   Visit Log

Seem at the Geocoinfest 2015 in Eindhoven.
Thanks for showing.
Discovered It 9/26/2015 otherwise777 discovered it   Visit Log

Tijdens het geocoinfest mocht ik deze prachtige verzamelen discoveren, wat een mooie verzamelen. Bedankt voor het tentoonstellen!

Groetjes otherwise777
Discovered It 9/26/2015 Ventourist_nl discovered it   Visit Log

Seen at the Geocoinfest 2015 in Eindhoven.
Thanks for showing.
Discovered It 9/26/2015 H&M(Hanneke&Martin) discovered it   Visit Log

Tijdens het Geocoinfest 2015 in Eindhoven hebben we deze geweldige collectie coins bekeken. We hebben er echt van genoten. Wat zijn er veel verschillende en mooie exemplaren bij. Succes met de uitbreiding van de verzameling.
Bedankt dat we ze mochten bewonderen.

Geo-groeten van H&M uit Deurne N.Br. NL.
Discovered It 9/26/2015 Team Nessa discovered it   Visit Log

Deze prachtige coin (collectie) hebben we samen met de eigenaar mogen bekijken op het GCF2015
Bedankt voor het laten zien en de mogelijkheid om te discoveren.

Discovered It 9/26/2015 Axel-F discovered it   Visit Log

I admired this geocoin as part of a fine collection at GCF2015. Tnx for showing it!
We admired many fine geocoin collections here, did all the labcaches, and a few trails in the area as well.

Discovered It 9/26/2015 RSTW discovered it   Visit Log

During the Geocoinfest in Eindhoven, Netherlands, I put my geocoin collection on display for anyone to see. Of course I admired the other collection that were present. A very diverse array of coins, very nice to see.
As you can tell, I also saw your collection. Thank you for sharing it with me!

Greetings from Woerden, Netherlands

RSTW
Discovered It 9/26/2015 Leirum discovered it   Visit Log

Dieses Prachtstück aus der Dutch Geocoin Sammlung von [b]Geo-Dragonchild[/b] durfte ich in Eindhoven auf dem [b][URL=http://coord.info/GC5E266]Geocoinfest Europe 2015[/URL][/b] in den Niederlanden bewundern. Vielen Dank für's Zeigen – Grüße aus Verl in Ostwestfalen, Deutschland.

I had the pleasure to discover this little beauty out of [b]Geo-Dragonchild[/b]'s Dutch Geocoin Collection on the [b][URL=http://coord.info/GC5E266]Geocoinfest Europe 2015[/URL][/b] in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Thank You for sharing – All best from Verl in Eastern Westphalia, Germany.

Deze kleine schoonheid uit de nederlands Geocoin collectie van [b]Geo-Dragonchild[/b] heb ik gezien op het [b][URL=http://coord.info/GC5E266]Geocoinfest Europe 2015[/URL][/b] in Eindhoven, Nederland. Bedankt voor het showen – Groeten uit Verl in Oost-Westfalen, Duitsland.

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Discovered It 9/26/2015 dmitry discovered it   Visit Log

Discovered it during Geocoinfest 2015 in Eindhoven, including the owner.
Tx for sharing your collection and the lovely chat.
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