Token - Declaration of War on France - Charles II of Spain

Location Spanish Netherlands
Year 1673
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 5.6 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation 3 o`clock ↑→
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Dugn#4310, Feu#14004
Obverse description Bust of young Charles II with long hair, draped, wearing the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. His titles around and the mint mark dividing the date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROL • II • D•G• HISP• ET• INDIAR• REX• 16 (Hand)73 •
(Translation: Charles II by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies. 1673. Antwerp.)
Reverse description Lion`s paw emerging from a cloud, holding a crowned scepter. Legend around and the mint mark dividing the date.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering • EX• •ONGVE• •LEONEM• • 16 (Hand) 73 •
(Translation: The lion can be recognized by its claws.)
Mint Hand
Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8013963640
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