Shield of Henry II of France: Antique Silver 2 oz

Henry II of France Shield 2 oz Antiqued Silver Stacker

BOLD is very excited to receive notice of this latest piece in the "Shield Stacker" series from South Korea: the Henry II of France Shield 2 oz Antiqued Silver Stacker. We are huge fans of this series, which highlights shields from historic figures. The image displayed on the shield is highly detailed and extremely intricate. We can't wait to hold one of these in our (gloved) hands!

Highlights

• Henry II of France Shield 2 oz Antiqued Silver Stacker.
• Contains 2 oz .999 fine silver in an antique finish.
• Obverse: Features a detailed reproduction of Henry II of France's shield.
• Reverse: Blank.
• The shaped medallion is 42.5 x 60.0 mm.
• Unlimited mintage.

Shield of Henry II of France

The battle scene depicted is believed to be the victory of Hannibal and the Carthaginians over the Romans in Cannae in 216 B.C. Scholars have interpreted this to represent France's struggles with the Holy Roman Empire during the 16th century.

The shield, believed to have been formed in 1555, currently resides, along with at least one of Henry II’s suits of armor, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York. According to the museum, "In the strapwork borders are the intertwined letters: H for Henry II (reigned 1547–59); C for Catherine de Médicis, his queen; and possibly also D for Diane de Poitiers, his mistress. Interspersed with the initials are crescents, the king's personal badge and a reference to the moon goddess Diana and her namesake Diane de Poitiers."

The obverse design is minted (as normally) with raised features. The reverse is blank.

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