Medal - Defeat of Spanish Squadrons

Location Dutch Republic
Year 1602
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 54.59 g
Diameter 56 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Eimer#76, Van Loon#555, Montagu#A11
Obverse description Overhead view of Grave, landscape and rivers identified; celestial clouds, above.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GRAVIA CAPTE. TVRMIS EQVIT. VII. CÆSIS.
Reverse description Two scenes: a cavalry engagement near Maastricht, and a naval engagement off Goodwin Sands; the areas identified. Above each, respectively, is an arm issuing from celestial clouds holding a sword, and a thunderbolt.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering TRIREM VI DEPRESS. FRACT. FVGATISQ` A° CIO.IO.CII. or F.P.F.F.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6876760390
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