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Geuzen medal
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Geuzen medal

anonymous · 1553 - 1727 · gild; gilding (material); silver (metal)

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

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Gilt silver Geuzen medal (gilding partly worn), with a pearl border on both sides featuring thicker 'links' at the top, bottom, and sides, and a vaulted (Baroque) decoration at the top near the suspension eye, with a suspension ring in the eye at the top; obverse: bust of a man in profile to the left (King Philip II of Spain), within legend, with cut '1566'; reverse: two men (nobles) shaking hands, within legend.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
beggar's medalPhilip II of SpainVerbond der Edelen
Credit lineGeuzenpenning. 1553 - 1727. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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