Medal - Capture of the Spanish galleon San Iago

€235,892.00
LocationDutch Republic
Year1602
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionGold
Weight63.40 g
Diameter51 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Betts#21, Van Loon#1602.2, Montagu#A10
Obverse descriptionThe lion of Zeeland rises from the sea pursuing a horse which leaps from a globe, legend on surrounding banner.
Obverse letteringNON SVFFICIT ORBIS / QVO SALTAS INSEQVAR
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTwo Dutch ships to either side of the Spanish, a distant cliff shoreline.
Reverse letteringPOSSVNT QVÆ POSSE VIDENTVM 16 MARTY .1602.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1602  - -
Catalog ID8095511540
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