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Spanish Defeat Medal
Ruler: Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (1939-03-18) by Barron, E. Evelyn
Production date: AD 1597
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 29 mm Diameter 29 mm Weight 6.19 g
Inscription present: The Belgic lion, facing left, holding sword and arrows.
Inscription present: Inscription.
Accession number: CM.54-1939
Primary reference Number: 227374
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Spanish Defeat Medal" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/227374 Accessed: 2024-11-08 09:44:05
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