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Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Parma (1522–1586)

Loan
 (Netherlandish, 1530–1606)
Datedated 1567
MediumSilver, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 2 1/4 in. (5.66 cm)
Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection
Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.63
Commentary

The female figure holding the symbols of war and peace on the reverse symbolizes Margaret's militant resistance to insurrection and heresy, as well as her efforts to introduce orthodoxy and peace in her realm.

Source: Scher, Stephen K., et al. The Scher Collection of Commemorative Medals. New York and London, 2019.  

On View Second Floor, Room 32, Medals Room
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