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SPANISH MONARCHY OF THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE

medal 1535ce Pb 34.02g Att 927b, Bernh 158 RR vf/-

This rare and historically important cast lead medal of Charles V by Giovanni Bernardi depicts the capture of Tunis in 1535ce. On the obverse the laureate and armored Emperor is boldly given the title "Africanus". On the reverse soldiers bring prisoners to the Emperor within a wreath border, 41mm. A later cast. Ex Baldwin's 90:2060.