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Centenary commemoration of the granting of the right to bear an imperial crown above the coat of arms by Emperor Maximilian to Amsterdam, 1578
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Centenary commemoration of the granting of the right to bear an imperial crown above the coat of arms by Emperor Maximilian to Amsterdam, 1578

1578 · casting; brass (alloy)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Large brass medal, obverse: within a wreath the enthroned Count Willem receiving the coat of arms of Holland, with inscription in the edge, reverse: within a wreath Maximilian holding an imperial crown above the coat of arms, with inscription in the edge.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHonderdjarige herdenking van de verlening van het recht een keizerskroon boven het wapen te dragen door Keizer Maximiliaan aan Amsterdam 1578. 1578. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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