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Union of Utrecht
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Union of Utrecht

anonymous · 1579 · 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: pelican feeding its young with its own blood within legend. Reverse: compass spread open, standing on a circle, connected by chain and lock to crossed bishop's staff and sword, flanked by the letters O and T within legend.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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jetonStaten van UtrechtUtrechtTachtigjarige OorlogUnion of Utrecht
Credit lineUnie van Utrecht. 1579. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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