Netherlands
Token - Construction of the Fortress of Charleroi 1667 front Token - Construction of the Fortress of Charleroi 1667 back
Token - Construction of the Fortress of Charleroi 1667 photo
© Fred Cherrygarden
Token - Construction of the Fortress of Charleroi 1667 front Token - Construction of the Fortress of Charleroi 1667 back
© Fred Cherrygarden

Token - Construction of the Fortress of Charleroi

1667 year
Copper 5.99 g 31 mm
Description
Location
 Spanish Netherlands
King
 Charles II (1665-1700)
Type
 Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
 1667
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 5.99 g
Diameter
 31 mm
Thickness
 1 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-14
References
Numista
 N#281617
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Bastion fort (Fortress of Charleroi) within circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + · PROPVGNACVLVM · PATRIAE · DAT · NOBIS ·

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Fortress of Charleroi was constructed by the Spanish in 1666 and stood on the Sambre river until it was dismantled in 1871.

See also

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See Also

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