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Medal - Capture of the Spanish galleon San Iago
| Location | Dutch Republic |
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| Year | 1602 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Within an oval cartouche, the rampant lion of Zeeland rises from the sea in pursuit of a horse rearing atop a globe, both set against a wavy sea. The surrounding Latin legend is borne on a ribbon banner encircling the central design, with a small castle device at the top. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Three large sailing vessels rendered in fine relief on a choppy sea, with a rocky clifftop coastline visible in the background; the two Dutch ships flank the captured Spanish galleon at center. The circular Latin legend with the date runs around the beaded border. |
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