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Defeat of the Spanish Armada Medal: CM.YG.3318-R

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Titles

Defeat of the Spanish Armada Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth I (1558-1603)

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1588

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 52 mm Diameter 52 mm Weight 45.84 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Pope, kings, bishops, and others, seated in consultation, bandaged eyes. The floor filled with spikes.

  • Text: DVRVM . EST . CONTRA . STIMVLOS . CALCITRARE. (in exergue) O . COECAS . HOMINVM . MENTES . O . PECTORA . COECA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Spanish fleet driven against rocks.

  • Text: TV . DEVS . MAGNVS . ET . MAGNA . FACIS . TV . SOLVS . DEVS. (in exergue) VENI . VIDE . VIVE. 1588
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3318-R
Primary reference Number: 227376

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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