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Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, abdicates in Brussels the rule over the Netherlands, Milan and Naples in favor of his son Philip, heir to the Spanish throne
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Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, abdicates in Brussels the rule over the Netherlands, Milan and Naples in favor of his son Philip, heir to the Spanish throne

anonymous · 1555 · 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: busts of two men facing each other under a crown within a legend. Reverse: coat of arms between the date, above a balance scale in equilibrium within a legend.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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jetonPhilip II of SpainStaten van ZeelandZeelandBrusselsMilaanNaples
Credit lineKarel V, Duits keizer, doet te Brussel afstand van het bewind over de Nederlanden, Milaan en Napels ten gunst van zijn zoon Filips, erfprins van Spanje. 1555. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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