Counter token - Battle of Turnhout

Location Dutch Republic
Year 1597
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 3.12 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Vanhoudt#1597-1 , Dugn#3412 , MMN#2505
Obverse description The 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 script
Obverse lettering ·VICTORIA·TVRNOTANA·24·IANVARII·I597·
(Translation: Victory of Turnhout, 24 January, I597)
Reverse description Crowned shields of France and England and an uncrowned shield of the United Provinces, all united with a cord.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ·A·DOMINO·FACTVM·EST·ISTVD·
(Translation: This is the Lord`s doing [quoted from Ps. cxviii,23].)
Mint Rose
Dordrecht, Netherlands(1190-1806)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6728019710
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