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Defeat of the Spanish Armada medal: CM.111-1940

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Defeat of the Spanish Armada medal

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Issuer: Dutch Republic

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: Ex Glendining sale, 29.02.1940, lot 401.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1588

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 51 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 47.14 g

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.111-1940
Primary reference Number: 226553
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Created: Tuesday 26 February 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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