Toetreding van de Staten van Gelderland en Zutphen tot de vergadering van de Staten-Generaal te Brussel 1576

This silver medal by Hendrick Noster, created in 1576, commemorates the joining of the states of Gelderland and Zutphen to the States-General assembly in Brussels. The obverse features an intricate arrangement of 12 coats of arms, representing the various provinces involved. The reverse depicts a detailed inscription that praises the courage and loyalty of these states in their pursuit of peace. This historical artifact provides insight into the political landscape of the Netherlands during the Eighty Years' War.