Medal - Defeat of Spanish Squadrons 1602 front Medal - Defeat of Spanish Squadrons 1602 back
Medal - Defeat of Spanish Squadrons 1602 photo
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Medal - Defeat of Spanish Squadrons

1602 year
Silver 54.59 g 56 mm
Description
Location
Dutch Republic (Netherlands)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1602
Composition
Silver
Weight
54.59 g
Diameter
56 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#155990
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TRIREM VI DEPRESS. FRACT. FVGATISQ' A° CIO.IO.CII. or F.P.F.F.

Engraver: Gerard van Bylaer

Comment

MI I, pp. 179-180, 180. Van Loon I, p. 555.