Counter Token (Sermo Dei Quo Ense Ancipi Acutior) 1586 front Counter Token (Sermo Dei Quo Ense Ancipi Acutior) 1586 back
Counter Token (Sermo Dei Quo Ense Ancipi Acutior) 1586 photo
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Counter Token Sermo Dei Quo Ense Ancipi Acutior

1586 year
Copper 5 g 29 mm
Description
Location
Dutch Republic (Netherlands)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1586
Composition
Copper
Weight
5 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#408241
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Elizabeth I gives the sword of Leicester to two Dutchmen kneeling before her

Script: Latin

Lettering:
E · R · EST ALTRIX ESVRIENTIVM EVM ·
· 1586 ·

Translation: There is a second history of him

Edge

Plain

Comment

Counter token on the English assistance provided by the Earl of Leicester in the war against the Spanish.