Medal - Elizabeth I, Defeat of the Spanish Armada

Location Dutch Republic
Year 1589
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 10.51 g
Diameter 29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Eimer#63 , MI#i 153/128 , Van Loon#I, 388,2 , Vanhoudt#1588-18
Obverse description (fr) Elizabeth I is seated in a chariot holding a palm branch and a prayer book.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering . TANDEM . BONA . CAVSA TRIVMPHAT . 1589.
Reverse description (fr) In a tree, a nest of young birds defends itself against a bird of prey.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering . SI NON . VIRIBVS . AT . CAVSA POTIORES .
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3502303550
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