Standbeeld, door Jacques Jonghelinck vervaardigd, voor de hertog van Alva opgericht in de citadel van Antwerpen Possibly 1694 - 1725

This silver medal, created by Nicolas Chevalier between 1694 and 1725, commemorates the Duke of Alva, a Spanish nobleman who served as governor of the Netherlands during the 16th century. The obverse depicts the Duke standing over two kneeling figures representing the provinces of Holland and Zeeland. The inscription around the Duke's portrait is "Ferdinandi Dux de Alva." The reverse features a Latin inscription that praises the Duke's accomplishments and describes his role in suppressing the Dutch Revolt. This medal exemplifies the use of numismatics as a tool for historical commemoration.