Medal - Anna and Philippe II Optimis Principibvs, Belgia

Location Spanish Netherlands
Year 1571
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Copper
Weight 4.86 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Dugn#2538, Montagu#B5
Obverse description Busts of Philip II and Anne of Austria face to face. Date and their titles around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering 1571 PHILIPO ET• ANNAE• AUSTRIACIS•
(Translation: 1571. Philip and Anne of Austria.)
Reverse description Belgium seated left, holding Victory and cornucopia. Legend above and in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering •OPTIMIS• PRINCIPIBVS• BELGIA
(Translation: The best of princes / Belgium.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2179019690
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