Netherlands Rekenpenning / Jeton 1592 Capture of Steenwijk, Ootmarsum and Coevorden by Maurice of Nassau VF-

1592 – Dordrecht – Capture of Steenwijk, Ootmarsum and Coevorden by Maurice of Nassau
References: Dugniolle 3307; van Loon I, 431.3; Tas 279

Obverse:
The Dutch lion holding a sword and a bundle of arrows, symbol of the United Provinces. Legend:
“ORD. PROV. IN. DEC. VI. CVDIVS. FRIS. CONF. FOED.”
(Ordines Provinciae Foederatae – The States of the United Provinces).

Reverse:
Seven-line Latin inscription within an ornamental border:
TENEVICO / VETMARS CO VORD / FOR RECUPERATIS / HOSTE PVLSO CVM / GLORIA DOMVS / NA SOVIAE / C.D.XCII
(“Steenwijk, Ootmarsum and Coevorden recovered from the enemy to the glory of the House of Nassau, 1592”).

Historical Context:
This rekenpenning commemorates the campaigns of Maurice of Nassau in 1592, during which the key towns of Steenwijk, Ootmarsum, and Coevorden were liberated from Spanish control. These victories marked an important stage in the reconquest of the northern provinces and reinforced the reputation of Maurice as a master of siege warfare. Struck at Dordrecht, this piece celebrates the growing unity and resilience of the young Dutch Republic.

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