Haec Libertatis Ergo Geocoin Haec Libertatis Ergo Geocoin (Antique Gold)

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Owner:
Geo-Dragonchild Send Message to Owner Message this owner
Released:
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Origin:
Zeeland, Netherlands
Recently Spotted:
In the hands of the owner.

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The Haec Libertatis Ergo 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 Haec Libertatis Ergo Geocoin                   

final artwork

Haec Libertatis Ergo 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 front of this geocoin
is made after a silver copy of a paper coin from
the city of Leiden in 1574. This paper coin was
made to finance the 80-year Dutch revolt against
the Spanish occupier. Spanish troups besieged the city, but in 1574 the city was relieved by cutting the dikes thus enabling ships to carry provisions to the inhabitants of the flooded town. The coins shows a Dutch lion with on it’s lance a hat of freedom. The text ‘Haec libertatis ergo’ means ‘all the for the sake of freedom’. On the back of the coin the broken chain, dutch flag and the keys of the city
of Leiden.

Finishings:

In total nine different finishings of the Haec Libertatis Ergo Geocoin were minted:

  • Antique Silver   red/white/blue   RE
  • Antique Gold   red/white/blue   RE
  • Antique Bronze/Polished Nickel   red/white/blue   LE (75 made)
  • Antique Copper/Polished Nickel   red/white/blue   LE (75 made)
  • Antique Silver/Polished Nickel   red/white/blue   LE (75 made)
  • Foggy Gold/Antique Silver   orange/white/blue   XLE (20 made)
  • Black Nickel/Antique Gold   orange/white/blue   XLE (20 made)
  • Antique Bronze/Polished Silver   orange/white/blue   XLE (20 made)
  • Antique Silver/Polished Silver   orange/white/blue and orange glitter   XLE (5 made)

About This Item

Haec Libertatis Ergo Geocoin (antique gold) - regular edition

geocoin - front

Picture taken from website: "huiberst.info".

The Haec Libertatis Ergo Geocoin (antique gold) is a geocoin out of the personal collection of Geo-Dragonchild. 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 Team Serfaus discovered it   Visit Log

Diese tolle Sammlung von Geo-Dragonchild durften wir als Dutch Geocoin Ausstellung auf dem Geocoinfest 2015 in Eindhoven bewundern. Vielen Dank fürs Zeigen und die Logfreigabe und ganz viel Spaß noch beim Sammeln und Suchen sagt das Team Serfaus aus Köln!
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