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Prosperity of the Overseas Trade in Brazil and Guinea
| Location | Zeeland, Province of |
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| Year | 1596 |
| Type | Utility token |
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| Obverse description | Central device features the crowned coat of arms of Zeeland, depicting a lion emerging from waves, flanked by ornate scrollwork supporters. The circular legend reads LVCTOR ET EMERGO (I struggle and emerge) separated by cross stops, within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The mythological figure of Arion seated astride a dolphin amid open seas, playing a lyre, with two sailing ships visible in the background and the inscription ARION in the upper field. The circular legend reads NVNC SPE NVNC METV (Now with hope, now with fear) with the date 1596, separated by cross stops, within a beaded border. |
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