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Defeat of the Spanish Armada medal
Issuer: Dutch Republic
The obverse of this anonymously-created medal satirises the vain efforts of the Popoe, the Emperor, Philip II, the Duke de Guise, and other princes, who had confederated against Elizabeth. The reverse records the destruction of the Spanish Armada, and ascribes the event to the immediate interference of Heaven.
History note: Ex Glendining sale, 29.02.1940, lot 401.
Method of acquisition: Given (1940) by Barron, E. Evelyn
Production date: circa AD 1588
Object composed of silver Diameter 51 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 47.14 g
Accession number: CM.111-1940
Primary reference Number: 226553
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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