Maria van Hongarije, landvoogdes der Nederlanden 1552

This small, circular bronze medal, dating back to 1552, commemorates Maria of Hungary, the Governess of the Netherlands. The obverse depicts a standing figure, possibly symbolizing the country, holding a staff and wearing a flowing garment. The inscription reads "MARIA" in reverse, circling the figure. The reverse features a crown and the letter "M" surrounded by a laurel wreath, with the date "1552" below. These medals were often used as commemorative tokens, and this particular one serves as a reminder of Maria's governance of the Netherlands during this time period.