SINCONA Auction 31
Tunisian Coins and Medals
The Miller Collection
The Miller Collection SPANISH MONARCHY OF THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE
Bid
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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.