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Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, prepares for war against France and Guelders
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Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, prepares for war against France and Guelders

anonymous · 1543 · striking (metalworking); copper (metal)

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

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Copper medal. Obverse: portrait of Charles V with crown, orb in left hand and sword in right hand, standing on the earth-lying snake Aspis and monster Basiliscus within legend. Reverse: eagle holding snake Aspis in right claw and trampling monster Basiliscus with left claw within legend.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
jetonFranceGelderlandGelderse oorlogenOorlogen tussen Habsburg - Valois
Credit lineKarel V, Duits keizer, bereidt zich voor op de oorlog tegen Frankrijk en Gelderland. 1543. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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