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Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, Declares War on Henry II, King of France
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Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, Declares War on Henry II, King of France

anonymous · 1551 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

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

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Silver medal. Obverse: bust of a man with a crown within an inscription. Reverse: standing woman, representing Fury, holding a burning torch in her right hand and a sword in her left hand within an inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
jetonHendrik II (koning van Frankrijk)GermanyFranceOorlogen tussen Habsburg - Valois
Credit lineKarel V, Duits keizer, verklaart Hendrik II, koning van Frankrijk de oorlog. 1551. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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