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Philip II, King of Spain, and his son Philip, defenders of the Roman Catholic faith
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Philip II, King of Spain, and his son Philip, defenders of the Roman Catholic faith

anonymous · 1592 · 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: facing busts of a man with a laurel wreath and a young man, separated by a sword within legend; section: legend. Reverse: woman with tiara on head, representing the Roman Catholic Church, holding an orb and keys in the right hand and a dove in the left hand within legend.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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jetonPhilip II of SpainFilips III (koning van Spanje)
Credit lineFilips II, koning van Spanje en zijn zoon Filips, verdedigers van het rooms-katholieke geloof. 1592. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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