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Spain. Medal ND (1588). VF

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Spain. Medal ND (1588). VF
Spain. Medal ND (1588). Forrer VI, 136-137. Gilt cast Silver, 30.8 mm. 15.9 grams. Philip II Defeat of the Armada Satirical Medal. Obverse: Armored bust right, in ruff, PHILIPPVS.II.D.G.HISP.REX. Reverse: Hands over orb untying a knot fastened to a yoke, SIC.ERAT.IN.FATIS., Thus it was in Fates, intended as mockery of a favored emblem of the joining of New and Old Worlds under the Spanish crown. This initially puzzling medal was carefully designed to suggest the work Jacopo da Trezzo, but signed IAC.TRICI.F., a form never used by this court engraver of the Spanish King. Forrer asserted that it was cast in the Netherlands, battling at that for independence from the same King. The high quality and care in copying Trezzo;s distinctive style must have been a profound embarrassment to the artist. Pocket-piece style wear has worn the gilding on the high points but overall this is an impressive example of an early political satire. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.