Ontzet van Leiden 1574

"Ontzet van Leiden" is a silver medal created in 1574 by Dirk Jacobsz. commemorating the relief of Leiden. The medal depicts a detailed view of the city, including the siege lines and the arrival of the Dutch fleet. The inscription around the edge of the medal reads "SIC FUSTI IN VICTORIA NOSTRA 3 OCT 1574," which translates to "Thus the victory was ours on the 3rd of October 1574." This medal serves as a historical artifact representing the Dutch resistance against Spanish rule during the Eighty Years' War.