Counter commemorating the capture of Breda, 1590

Counter commemorating the capture of Breda, 1590. Obverse: Five soldiers armed with spears landing from a boat. Legend: 'PARATI . VINCERE . AVT . MORI . 4 . MARTII. INVICTI . ANIMI . PR.' Reverse: Belgian lion and arms of Prince Maurice. Inscription below: 'BREDA . A . SERVITVTE . HISPANA . VINDICATA . DVCTV . PRINCIPIS . MAVRITII . A . NASS . AO . CIƆ. IƆ. XC.' Suspension ring. The Latin numeration in this case uses a C and I punch to form the M and D of the date 'M. D. XC.' (1590).

Object Details

ID: MEC0053
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Netherlands
Events: Eighty Years' War: Capture of Breda, 1590
Date made: 1590
People: Prince Maurice of Orange
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 39 mm
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