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Medal with portrait of Rudolph II, German Emperor
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Medal with portrait of Rudolph II, German Emperor

Paulus Willemsz. van Vianen · 1603 - 1608 · casting; gold (metal)

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

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Gold medal with portrait of Rudolph II: Obverse: bust from the front and from the right, with laurel wreath, ruff, armor, and order of the Golden Fleece. Edge inscription: RUDOLPHUS II RO(manorum) IM(perator) REX HU(ngariae) BO(emiae). Pearl border. Reverse: Zodiac, at the bottom Capricorn, above a crowned eagle flying toward two stars. Edge inscription: FULGET CAES (areum) ASTRUM.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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history medalOrde van het Gulden VliesGermanyAustriaHongarije
Credit linePenning met portret Rudolph II, Duits keizer. 1603 - 1608. Paulus Willemsz. van Vianen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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