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Philip II, King of Spain (b. 1527; r. 1556–98)

 (Italian, 1518–ca. 1582)
Datedated 1559
MediumCopper alloy, struck
DimensionsDiam.: 1 5/8 in. (4.06 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2021
Accession number2021.2.38
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal's diameter taken at the widest point.
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Works Acquired in 2021 Medals
Silver portrait medal of Philip II of Spain wearing armor and a ruff, bearded, in profile to th…
Philip II, King of Spain (b. 1527; r. 1556–98) and Anne of Austria (1549–1580)
Giampaolo Poggini
1570
Bronze portrait medal of Charles V laureate, wearing a cuirass and the emblem of the Order of t…
Emperor Charles V (1500–1558; r. 1516–56) and Philip II, King of Spain (b. 1527; r. 1556–98)
Jacques Jonghelinck
1557
Silver medal of a man in profile to the right wearing a collar of the Order of the Golden Fleec…
Ferdinand I of Hapsburg (b. 1503; King of Bohemia from 1527, King of Hungary from 1527, and Holy Roman Emperor 1558–64), Maximilian II of Hapsburg (b. 1527; Holy Roman Emperor 1564–76), and His Wife Mary of Hapsburg, Princess of Spain (1528–1603)
Lucas Richter
dated 1563
Bronze medal of a man in profile to the right wearing a periwig and robes
Philip V, King of Spain (b. 1683; r. 1700– January 1724, September 1724–46)
Ferdinand de Saint Urbain
1700
Bronze portrait medal of Philip IV of Spain wearing armor and a large ruff; pearled border
Philip IV, King of Spain (b. 1605; r. 1621–65)
After a medal by Rutilio Gaci
after 1621
Bronze portrait medal of Niccolo Todini wearing armor and a large ruff, bearded, in profile to …
Niccolò Todini (dates unknown)
Domenico Poggini
1585–91
Bronze medal of Helen of Troy wearing a sheer diaphanous gown through which her breasts are vis…
Helen of Troy
Attributed to Domenico Poggini
ca. 1560–75
Gilt bronze portrait medal of Catherine de’ Medici in a plain French hold and widow’s veil wear…
Catherine de’ Medici (1519–1589; Queen Consort of France 1546–59; Queen Regent of France 1560–74), François II, King of France (b. 1544; r. 1559–60), Charles IX, King of France (b. 1550; r. 1560–74), and Henri III (b. 1551; King of Poland 1573–75; King of France 1574–89)
After Guillaume Martin
ca. 1574
Bronze medal of a man in profile to the right sitter in a wig tied with a ribbon, wearing armor…
Charles III (b. 1716; King of Spain 1759–88; King of Naples as Charles VII 1734–59)
Jerónimo Antonio Gil
dated 1778
Silver medal of a man wearing a broad hat, pleated shirt, wide-collared cloak, and the badge of…
Ferdinand I of Hapsburg (b. 1503; King of Bohemia and Hungary 1526–64; King of Croatia 1527–64; King of the Romans, 1531–58; Holy Roman Emperor 1558–64) and Anne of Bohemia and Hungary, Queen of the Romans
Wolf Milicz
dated 1537
Gilt bronze portrait medal of King Henri II laureate, wearing decorated armor, ruff, and the Or…
Henri II, King of France (b. 1519; r. 1547–59)
Etienne Delaune
after 1552
Bronze portrait medal of Henri II in classical dress (armor and a commander’s cape, clasped on …
Henri II, King of France (b. 1519; r. 1547–59)
Attributed to Etienne Delaune
ca. 1552
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