Historiepenningen - 1674 - Medal 'Dirk Schaap, gemachtigde der Staten bij de koning van Zweden' by A. Karlsten (vLoon 139) - Obv. Draped bust right T. SCHAP.CEL.AC. PRAE.DD.OR.GE.ABL. EX. AP.R.S. / Rev. Arms of Dirk Schaap surmounted by crowned lion brandishing olive branch and sword, date in roman numerals below HAEC FAVOR REGIVS AVXIT - AR Silver 39 mm, 31.40 gram - Extremely rare, never sold by us before - splendid cabinet tone with brightly reflective fields - XF - Dirk Schaap was born in Amsterdam in 1627 and as the secretary to that city, was sent to the Swedish court during the turbulent disaster year 1672. The Swedish king took a liking to the Dutchman and elevated him to Swedish nobility. His death in 1702 saw him survived by no less than 16 children - ex. sammlung Horn with original ticket