Arkivism
Rejection of Sovereignty over the United Netherlands by England and France
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Rejection of Sovereignty over the United Netherlands by England and France

anonymous · 1585 · 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: illuminated by the radiant sun, the dove with an olive branch in its beak returns to Noah's ark within inscription. Reverse: coat of arms in a cartouche within inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
jetonsatirical medalTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineAfwijzing van de soevereiniteit over de Verenigde Nederlanden door Engeland en Frankrijk. 1585. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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