The Duke of Alva blames the Beggars for punishing the city and States of Utrecht after refusing to agree to the surrender of the proposed taxes; in honor of Philip II; King of Spain; Copper Medal. Obverse: man's bust between years within the scope. Reverse: winding hose; around it the letters G; E; V and X within a circle; Utrecht; Philip II (king of Spain); Fernando 羖varez de Toledo (3rd duke of Alva); Staten van Utrecht; anonymous; 1569; copper (metal); striking (metalworking); d 3.1 cm x w 68 gr