Medal - Capture of the Spanish galleon San Iago

Location Dutch Republic
Year 1602
Type Commemorative 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering NON SVFFICIT ORBIS / QVO SALTAS INSEQVAR
Reverse description Two Dutch ships to either side of the Spanish, a distant cliff shoreline.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering POSSVNT QVÆ POSSE VIDENTVM 16 MARTY .1602.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6594696120
Comments
×