Haec Libertatis Ergo Geocoin Haec Libertatis Ergo Geocoin (Antique Copper/Polished Nickel) LE 75

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Owner:
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Released:
Sunday, January 20, 2013
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 copper/polished nickel) - limited edition 75

geocoin - front

Picture taken from website: "huiberst.info".

The Haec Libertatis Ergo Geocoin (antique copper/polished nickel) 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 10/8/2016 Willem-Jan discovered it   Visit Log

    Geo-Dragonchild stelde zijn geocoin verzameling ten toon tijdens het SAKE2016 event. We hebben genoten van de prachtige uitstalling en waren onder de indruk van de omvang van de verzameling.
    Bedankt dat we de trackables mochten zien.

    MT & WJ
    Discovered It 10/8/2016 Trekkie29 discovered it   Visit Log

    Deze mooie en grote collectie TB's / coins mogen ontdekken op het SAKE event...
    Er zitten er een paar mooie tussen die ik wel in mijn collectie zou willen hebben :)

    Bedankt om ze te tonen... hopelijk kan je je collectie nog wat laten groeien...
    Discovered It 10/8/2016 DVERK discovered it   Visit Log

    Am 08.10 waren wir DVERK's und unser Sohn Liam (LErdO) zu Gast in Holland auf dem Event Saens Kessers Evenement [SAKE2016] - GC64Z75-. Wir hatten die weite Anreise auf uns genommen und haben nicht nur viele nette Menschen getroffen, sondern auch bekannte Gesichter gesehen. Es hat uns sehr gefreut dich mal wieder zu sehen und mit dir ein paar Worte wechseln aber natürlich und insbesondere deine fantastische Sammlung begutachtet. Daher bedanke ich mich dafür, deine besondere Sammlung (und deiner Freunde) discovern zu dürfen, es ist mir eine Ehre! Liebe Grüße aus Essen/NRW und wir sehen uns bestimmt in Maije oder in Bremerhaven wieder. Danke fürs zeigen! Tom
    Discovered It 10/8/2016 ErwinKarin discovered it   Visit Log

    Deze verzameling gezien tijdens de SAKE2016. Prachtig tentoon gesteld in een overzichtelijke vitrine. Grandioos om dit bijeen te zien en de je ziet wat de moeite van de eigenaar en vooral de liefde voor deze leuke hobby. Bedankt.
    Discovered It 8/23/2016 tulak discovered it   Visit Log

    I have been given this incredibly huge collection of trackables by Geo-Dragonchild. Since that moment I am trying to visit (and admire) individually as many of these trackables as possible - but the collection is so big that I may not be able to visit all of them in details. I met Geo-Dragonchild perhaps several times during various Mega and Giga events in Europe, definitely it was this month at North Wales Mega event on the beautiful Llangollen canal. The Geo-Dragonchild's collection gives really a pleasure to browse through. I congratulate the owner for the given time and investment that this collection represents. Indeed, incredible! Thanks.
    Discovered It 8/18/2016 ujoe discovered it   Visit Log

    Am Finale der Wilden Kreaturen trafen wir auf den Owner dieser TB's.
    Vielen Dank fürs Zeigen dieser schönen und außergewöhnlichen Sammlung.
    Viele Grüße von ujoe
    Discovered It 12/23/2015 Salta katt discovered it   Visit Log

    Många coins blev det att upptäcka. Fantastiskt.
    Discovered It 12/2/2015 Karl XI discovered it   Visit Log

    This guy introduced me to geocaching a day in October 2011. The days are still counting 😁! Now I was invited for a great evening with chat and "coinfest". I am really proud knowing you and what a great collection. The coins are amazing!

    Thanks Geo-Dragonchild for everything! Hope to see you soon again.
    //Karl XI
    Discovered It 11/30/2015 2Berkas discovered it   Visit Log

    Auf dem Megaevent (Coinfest) in den Niederlanden gesehen.
    Danke für's zeigen dieser schönen Sammlung
    Discovered It 11/22/2015 Team blyfot discovered it   Visit Log

    Discovered at a great event i Stensjö by, so many amazing geocoins in the same area at the same time. Thanks to Geo Dragonchild for putting this event together and letting us meet up for a chat on a cold november afternoon.
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