1998 Netherlands Silver Proof Coin - Maarten Harpertsz Tromp

The 1998 Netherlands Maarten Tromp Silver Coin is a commemorative coin produced by the Royal Dutch Mint to mark the 400th birth anniversary of the famed Dutch naval admiral Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1598–1653).

Obverse Design - features a heraldic lion above a flying dove, with the inscription KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN and the year 1998 (designed by Willem Vis).

Reverse Design - effigy of Maarten Harpertsz Tromp facing forward, accompanied by a ship scene and the dates 1598-1653.

Mint & Privy Marks - includes the Mercury staff mint mark (Utrecht) and a bow-and-arrow privy mark.

Coin Specifications

Denomination - 50 Euro

Composition - .925 Silver

Weight – 25g

Diameter – 38mm

Quality - Proof

Presented in a capsule.