Afzwering door de Staten-Generaal van Filips II, koning van Spanje als landsheer der Nederlanden 1583

This small, 3 cm diameter medal, created by Gerard van Bylaer in 1583, commemorates the Dutch States-General's rejection of Philip II of Spain as their ruler. The obverse depicts the lion of the Netherlands trampling on the Spanish coat of arms, symbolizing the revolt against Spanish rule. The reverse shows a figure representing the States-General rejecting a crown offered by Philip II, representing the rejection of his authority. The medal, weighing 6.14 grams, is a powerful reminder of this pivotal event in Dutch history.