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Dutch Medal Commemorating The Defeat Of The Spanish Armada, 1588

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I know pretty much what this is, but not when this restrike was made. It's made of pewter which is hard wearing, but it shows signs of wear. The most obvious dates for a reissue would be 1888 or 1988. Does anyone have any info?

Medal commemorating the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588.
Obverse: Engagement of the fleets, above in clouds the name of Jehovah in Hebrew.
Legend: 'FLAVIT [JEHOVAH] . ET . DISSIPATI . SVNT 1588' (He blew and they were scattered).
Reverse: A church founded on a rock amid violent waves; shield of Prince Maurice of Orange below.
Legend: 'ALLIDOR . NON . LAEDOR' (I am assailed not injured).
Artist/Maker Gerard van Bylaer
Place made Netherlands
Pewter 51 mm, 40.5 gr.

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Nothing to contribute, except that I love it.
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A lovely and historic pewter medal.
Needs to be stored / displayed and handled with care.
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