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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, hereditary prince of Spain
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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, hereditary prince of Spain

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: bust of a man with a laurel wreath within an inscription. Reverse: coat of arms within an inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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jetonPhilip II of SpainBrusselsMilaanNaplesTroonsafstand van Karel V
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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