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Allied expedition to Cadiz
| Location | Dutch Republic |
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| Year | 1596 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | A large whale or sea monster depicted in high relief, breaching from turbulent wavy seas, its arched body dominating the central field. The circular legend, separated by a beaded border, reads CALCVLI ORDINVM WALACHRIAE, identifying these as reckoning counters of the States of Zeeland. |
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| Obverse lettering | ✶ CALCVLI × ORDINVM × WALACHRIAE |
| Reverse description | A bird's-eye view of the island of Walcheren surrounded by wavy seas, with numerous sailing vessels depicted in the waters around it. The circular legend around the beaded border reads PROTECTOR ET HOSTIS with the date 15 96, referring to the sea as both protector and enemy. |
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