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| Location | Belgium |
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| Year | 1848-1850 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Philippe de Marnix, Baron de Sainte-Aldegonde, depicted in high relief wearing a ruffled collar characteristic of 16th-century attire. The circular legend runs along the rim, and the engraver's name JOUVENEL appears in small lettering beneath the truncation. |
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| Obverse lettering | PH. MARNIX DE STE. ALDEGONDE NÉ A BRUXELLES 1538 † A LEYDE 1598 JOUVENEL |
| Reverse description | The entire field of the reverse is occupied by a lengthy French inscription in raised capital letters arranged in multiple lines, summarizing the key biographical and political achievements of Philippe de Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde, with no other decorative elements. |
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