Token - Construction of the Fortress of Charleroi

Location Spanish Netherlands
Year 1667
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 5.99 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Dugn#4237
Obverse description Cuirassed bust of Carlos II right, legend within beaded circle around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROL · II · D · G · HISP · ET · INDIAR · REX · 1667 ·
Reverse description Bastion fort (Fortress of Charleroi) within circle, legend around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + · PROPVGNACVLVM · PATRIAE · DAT · NOBIS ·
Mint Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7814896370
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