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

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Released:
Monday, January 24, 2011
Origin:
Utrecht, Netherlands
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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 ruhrPod discovered it   Visit Log

Beim Geocoinfest Europe 2015 Netherlands in eindhovenhttp://coord.info/GC5E266 gab es natürlich jede Menge Geocoins zu bestaunen. Die meisten waren allerdings unaktiviert und sollten gekauft oder getauscht werden. Die imposante Sammlung von Geo-Dragonchild hat es mir besonders angetan - wirklich tolle Coins!!! Das eine oder andere Schmuckstück würde auch gut in meine Sammlung passen! ;-)
Vielen Dank für's Zeigen beim Geocoinfest und die Möglichkeit zu discovern!
Dane auch für die ganzen Icons!
Viele Grüße aus Dortmund,
ruhrPod

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

bij ons bezoek aan het event in eindhoven op de foto met geo-dragonchild. en nu mogen we zijn unieke verzameling discoveren.
vele groeten uit belgie, hilde buisset
Discovered It 9/26/2015 chiefryback discovered it   Visit Log

Beim Geocoin-Festival in Eindhoven gab es viel zu sehen und wir haben viele nette Cacher getroffen
Ein Highlight waren natürlich auch die TB und Coins die hier ausgestellt wurden, darunter die sehr schöne Sammlung "Dutch Geocoin Ausstellung" die wir hiermit discovern dürfen, vielen Dank
Discovered It 9/26/2015 10 Cachingpaws discovered it   Visit Log

Beim Geocoin-Festival in Eindhoven gab es viel zu entdecken
Fehlen dürfen hier natürlich nicht die TB und Coins
Eine sehr schöne Sammlung ist die Dutch Geocoin Ausstellung die wir hiermit discovern dürfen, vielen Dank dafür
Discovered It 9/26/2015 aubar discovered it   Visit Log

I saw this great collection at the Geocoinfest in Eindhoven. Took a picture of myself with the collection and have sent the image to the owner of this collection. I reallly admired the collection. Thanks a lot for sharing it!
Discovered It 9/26/2015 aubar discovered it   Visit Log

Bedankt Geo Dragonchild voor de mooie tb's te mogen loggen die we gezien hebben op het Geocoinfest in Eindhoven.
Discovered It 9/26/2015 Canoy discovered it   Visit Log

Tijdens een bezoek aan het geocoinfest 2015 in Eindhoven deze coin gezien in de Dutch Geocoin Collectie. Het is een prachtige collectie met veel mooie en unieke geocoins. Bedankt voor het laten bezichtigen/discoveren van deze coins.
Discovered It 9/26/2015 Klaye discovered it   Visit Log

I had the chance to see the Geo-Dragonchild's collection at the 2015 Geocoinfest in Eindhoven. And since he kindly sent me the tracking codes, I am even able to log them as "discovered". It was my first geocoinfest, and even though the geocoins form part of every event, the amount of geocoins at the geocoinfest was immense. There was no way to see them all, so I just strolled along the stands and looked here and there what might be interesting. Besides the coins, I also liked the sunny weather, the lab caches around and the overall atmosphere. What amused me a little bit was the beer, since it was really small (I think 0,2l).
Thanks for sharing the collection with the geocaching community & happy geocaching!
Discovered It 9/26/2015 LordT discovered it   Visit Log

De mooie Nederlandse Coin Collectie van Geo-Dragonchild kunnen bewonderen tijdens het Geocoinfest te Eindhoven.
Bedankt voor het delen!
Discovered It 9/26/2015 GeoTeeth discovered it   Visit Log

Discovered it at the Geocoinfest in Eindhoven. Thank you for sharing.
Deze geocoin mogen bewonderen tijdens het Geocoinfest in Eindhoven. Dank daarvoor.
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