Silver-gilt Counter

English

Fitzwilliam Museum

1588

A silver-gilt counter struck in 1588 to commemorate the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Obverse: Four people kneeling in prayer. Reverse: Spanish ship breaking upon a rock.

• Medium: silver
• Dimensions: diameter: 3cm
• ArtFunded in: 1953
• Presented by A J Hugh Smith through The Art Fund

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