Counter commemorating the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588

Counter commemorating the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. Obverse: The arms of Zeeland crowned. Legend: 'NON . NOBIS . DOMINE . NON . NOBIS . 1589' (Not unto us, Lord, not unto us). Reverse: A Spanish ship pursued by two English ships. Legend: 'SED . NOMINI . TVO . DA . GLORIAM' (But unto Thy Name give praise).

Object Details

ID: MEC0050
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Display - Tudor and Stuart Seafarers Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Events: Anglo-Spanish War: Spanish Armada, 1588
Date made: 1589
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 33 mm