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Rejection of the peace proposals of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
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Rejection of the peace proposals of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor

anonymous · 1592 · 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: envoy offers a branch of peace to a Dutchman, but he points to a snake that crawls under the feet of the envoy within legend. Reverse: crowned coat of arms within legend.

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jetonStaten van ZeelandZeelandTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineAfwijzing van de vredesvoorstellen van Rudolf II, Duits keizer. 1592. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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