Henri IV AR medal 1598 Peace of Vervins

Réf numismeo : 33434

Référence : Pollard.777

Personnage : Henri IV (1589/1610) Voir sur wikipédia

Additional information

Weight	21,4
Diameter	43,8
Metal	Silver
Conservation	Almost Extremely Fine
Année de frappe	1598
Engraver	Conrad Bloc
Obverse legend	HENRICVS.IIII.D.G.FRANCOR.ET.NAVAR.REX
Reverse	Sword laid over crossed sceptres and entwined palm and olive branches.
Reverse legend	DVO . PROTEGIT . VNVS

The Peace of Vervins was signed between the representatives of Henry IV of France and Philip II of Spain under the auspices of the papal legates of Clement VIII, on 2 May 1598. Philip II agreed to recognise Henry IV as King of France and to withdraw Spanish troops from occupied territories, including Calais.

Old cast

Engraved G.H and KW on reverse

990,00 €

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