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Dutch victories over the Spanish off Peru and Brazil
| Location | Dutch Republic |
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| Year | 1624 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Armored bust of Maurice, Prince of Orange, facing slightly left with ruff collar, surrounded by a circular Latin legend in script lettering. The broad decorative border contains seven cartouches bearing the heraldic shields of the seven United Provinces, each labeled with its province name: Groeningen, Gelria, Holland, Zeeland, Trajectum (Utrecht), Frisia, and Transisalania, interspersed with elaborate strapwork ornament. A radiant sunburst device appears at the top of the border. |
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| Reverse description | The elaborately quartered coat of arms of Prince Maurice of Orange, displayed on an oval shield surmounted by a princely crown, enclosed within the Garter motto and flanked by two crossed cannons. The entire composition is encircled by a laurel wreath. A cartouche at the base carries the motto and date in two lines. |
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| Reverse lettering | HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE · le Maintiendray 16 Cum Privil 24 |
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