Derde eeuwfeest van de inname van Den Briel 1872

This commemorative medal, "Derde eeuwfeest van de inname van Den Briel", was created by Moses de Vries in 1872 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the capture of Brielle by the Dutch Sea Beggars. The obverse of the medal depicts the coat of arms of Brielle with the inscription "TER HERDENKING DER INNAME VAN DEN BRIEL DOOR DE WATERGEUSEN 1 APRIL 1572". The reverse shows a scene of two figures, one representing the Dutch Sea Beggars, the other representing Spain, with the inscription "AANSCHEIKTE DE TYRANNYE VOND VOOR I.VRY.HET.VRY.NEDERLAND.PLECHTIG HERDACHD. 1 APRIL 1872." The medal provides a visual reminder of the historical event and its significance.