Medal - Philip II The Conquest of America

€380,803.00
LocationSpain
Year1588
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight16.08 g
Diameter31 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueCast
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeJacopo da Trezzo
Reference(s) MMN#148/118, Van Loon#I. 387, Montagu#D18
Obverse descriptionArmoured bust right, with ruff collar, wearing badge of the Golden Fleece.
Obverse letteringPHILIPPVS · II · D ·G · HISP · REX · IAC · TRICI · F
(Translation: Philip II, king of the Spains by the grace of God. Jacopo da Trezzo.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionHands release knot holding globe to yoke.
Reverse letteringSIC ERAT IN FATIS
(Translation: So it was in the destiny)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1588)  - -
Catalog ID9030519580
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