1581 Spanish Commerce in the West Indies Medal
Approximate Current Value: $
Diameter: 39.1 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: 24.3 grams
Metal: Silver
I Own 1581 Betts Discovery Medals (1556-1631)
History, Information, and Value of 1581 Spanish Commerce in the West Indies Medal
Value of 1581 Spanish Commerce in the West Indies Medal
This medal is similar to the previous medal. On the reverse is an image of a woman in armor who represents Spain. She is seated on a trophy and a man on his knees offers her a key. These two keys represent the East and West Indies.
The obverse and reverse text read as follows: Philippvs II Hispan Et Novi Orbis Occidvi Rex | and | Hispania Vtrivsq Orbis Regnatrix.