Counter Token - Desire for Peace in the United Provinces 1671 front Counter Token - Desire for Peace in the United Provinces 1671 back
Counter Token - Desire for Peace in the United Provinces 1671 photo
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Counter Token - Desire for Peace in the United Provinces

1671 year
Copper 8.2 g 35 mm
Description
Location
Spanish Netherlands
King
Charles II (1665-1700)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1671
Composition
Copper
Weight
8.2 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#342473
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The hat of liberty, surrounded by the crowned shields of the seven provinces, united by a ribbon.

Lettering: SED CONSTANT LIBRA LIBERA REGNA PARI

Translation: But only through an impartial equilibrium can free governments exist

Edge

Plain

Comment

It is specified in the Dugniolle: “Van Loon believe that this is the last token struck by the seven united provinces”.