Wreck of the Dutch ship Hollandia by Ron Dutton 1986 struck silver from coins recovered from VOC ship

Wreck of the Dutch ship Hollandia by Ron Dutton 1986 struck silver from treasure coins recovered from the VOC ship.  (RD185)

Commissioned by Simmons & Simmons Numismatists (Simmons Gallery)

The East Indiaman in full sail setting out on its voyage to the far east.

Reverse   HOLLANDIA FOUNDERED OFF THE ISLES OF SCILLY IN 1743 around design inspired by the coins recovered from the wreck, mainly Spanish 8 reales (silver dollars).  Crowned twin globes with Pillars of Hercules to either side, over water.

Ron Dutton’s own example:  dark patina 38mm.