© ECapoe
© ECapoe
Token - Battle of Cap St Vincent
1606 year| Copper | 4.9 g | 28 mm |
| Location | Dutch Republic (Netherlands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1606 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#117499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription in 4 lines below a rosette.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MODICAE . FIDEI . QVID . TIMETIS?
S . C
Comment
Struck in Dordrecht.Commemorates the defeat of Admiral Hautain, commander of the Dutch fleet, by the Spanish at Cape St. Vincent, off the coast of Portugal, during the 80 Years' War.
