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Tunisian Coins and Medals
The Miller Collection

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Starting price 250 CHF
Result 375 CHF

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Description

medal nd (1574ce) Ae Arm III:282 RRR vf+ 14.70 g.

Details

This extremely rare medal was cast during the reign of Philipp II (1556-1598ce). On the obverse is portrayed John of Austria, son of the German Kaiser Karl V and Philipps half-brother. On the reverse there are war ships in position to invade the fortified city of Tunis; with trumpet in hand Fama oversees the impending victory. Ex Peus 400:1631.