Medal - Defeat of the Spanish Armada

Location Dutch Republic
Year 1588
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 40.70 g
Diameter 52 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Eimer#57, Van Loon#1588.13, Montagu#A5
Obverse description Large fleet of ships dispersed; above, celestial clouds.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FLAVIT. ET. DISSIPATI. SVNT. 1588.
(Translation: The Lord blew and they were scattered, 1588)
Reverse description Church on an island rock buffeted by heavy waves; below, armorial shield of Prince Maurice.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ALLIDOR. NON. LÆDOR.
(Translation: I am attacked but not damaged)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5263022390
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