Medal - Anna and Philippe II Optimis Principibvs, Belgia

€364,458.00
LocationSpanish Netherlands
Year1571
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionCopper
Weight4.86 g
Diameter28 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Dugn#2538, Montagu#B5
Obverse descriptionBusts of Philip II and Anne of Austria face to face. Date and their titles around.
Obverse lettering1571 PHILIPO ET• ANNAE• AUSTRIACIS•
(Translation: 1571. Philip and Anne of Austria.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBelgium seated left, holding Victory and cornucopia. Legend above and in exergue.
Reverse lettering•OPTIMIS• PRINCIPIBVS• BELGIA
(Translation: The best of princes / Belgium.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1571  - -
Catalog ID2179019690
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