Counter token - Battle of Turnhout

€1.00
LocationDutch Republic
Year1597
TypeUtility token
CompositionCopper
Weight3.12 g
Diameter25 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Reference(s) Vanhoudt#1597-1 , Dugn#3412 , MMN#2505
Obverse descriptionThe scene of the battle of Turnhout, near Breda in Holland. The troops of Prince Maurice of Nassau are seen pursuing the fleeing forces of Spain, while in the background are seen the buildings of Turnhout.
Obverse lettering·VICTORIA·TVRNOTANA·24·IANVARII·I597·
(Translation: Victory of Turnhout, 24 January, I597)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionCrowned shields of France and England and an uncrowned shield of the United Provinces, all united with a cord.
Reverse lettering·A·DOMINO·FACTVM·EST·ISTVD·
(Translation: This is the Lord`s doing [quoted from Ps. cxviii,23].)
Reverse script
MintRose
Dordrecht, Netherlands(1190-1806)
MintageND  - -
1597  - -
Catalog ID6728019710
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