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Counter commemorating the Battle of Albrolhos, 1631
Counter commemorating the Battle of Albrolhos, 1631. Obverse: Bust of King Philip IV in armour, a collar and mantle (left). Legend: 'PHILIP . IIII . HISP . INDIAR . REX .CATHOLICVS . 00ICCXXXI' (Philip IV, Catholic King of Spain and the Indies). Reverse: Samson rending his lion. Legend: 'DVLCIA . SIC . MERUIT' (Thus he won sweetness) '1631'. This counter records the victory of Admiral Oquendo over the Dutch under Admiral Pater. Here Samson takes the honey of Brazil from the jaws of the Dutch lion.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0085 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Eighty Years' War: Battle of Albrolhos, 1631 |
| Date made: | 1631 |
| People: | King Philip IV of Spain; Pater, Admfl Oquendo, Antonio de |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 29 mm |
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