Counter commemorating losses by storm, 1593

Counter commemorating losses by storm, 1593. Obverse: Two ships off the coast a chapel by the shore. Legend: 'IDEM . PROTECTOR . ET . HOSTIS' (Friend and enemy alike). Reverse: The arms of Zeeland crowned resting on two crossed anchors. Legend 'LVCTOR . ET . EMERGO . 1593' (Struggling I emerge).

Object Details

ID: MEC0055
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Netherlands
Events: Storm off the Netherlands, 1593
Date made: 1593
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm
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