Unie van Utrecht 1579

This small, bronze medal, created in 1579 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the Union of Utrecht, a crucial alliance between seven Dutch provinces against Spanish rule. The obverse depicts an eagle perched above a nest with the inscription “1579. F.D. OMNE.S. IUNCTE.S.” The reverse shows a female figure standing with a scepter, representing the newly united provinces, with the inscription "PRIVILEGIA. ET. LIBERT. UNITE.S". The medal is a historical artifact that serves as a reminder of the Dutch struggle for independence during the Eighty Years' War.