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Medal - Capture of the Spanish galleon San Iago
Location | Dutch Republic |
Year | 1602 |
Type | Commemorative medals/Historical medal |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 33.88 g |
Diameter | 50 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape | Round |
Technique | |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Edge | Plain |
Period | |
Notice | |
Reference(s) | Betts#21, Van Loon#1602.2, Montagu#A10 |
Obverse description | The lion of Zeeland rises from the sea pursuing a horse which leaps from a globe, legend on surrounding banner. |
Obverse lettering | NON
SVFFICIT ORBIS / QVO SALTAS INSEQVAR |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | Two Dutch ships to either side of the Spanish, a distant cliff shoreline. |
Reverse lettering | POSSVNT
QVÆ POSSE VIDENTVM 16 MARTY .1602. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | |
Mintage | 1602 - Later cast restrike -
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Catalog ID | 6594696120 |
Comments | |