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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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Loan
Attributed to Niccolò Fiorentino (Niccolò di Forzore Spinelli)
ca. 1495
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