1086178 | NETHERLANDS. Holland. 1588 AR Medal. PCGS MS62. By Gerhard van Bijlaer (unsigned). Edge: Plain. 52mm. 45.97gm. Philip II and other Catholic heads of Church and State seated, blindfolded, with feet on spiked floor / The Spanish fleet driven against rocks. van Loon I, 390/384/1; Eimer 56a (52mm); MI 144/111.
Defeat of the Spanish Armada. Very rare original striking.
Reportedly purchased from Van Stockum on May 27, 1946. Housed in an oversized holder.
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