© SergiuGeorgescu
© SergiuGeorgescu
Token - Philip II Poena et Premio
1568 year| Copper | 4.9 g | 28.5 mm |
| Location | Spanish Netherlands |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1568 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#112341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Unbridled horse. At the bottom, the year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTATE PERIT
LIBERTAS
1568
Comment
During the Dutch Revolt (1568–1609) this pattern changed and by both parties, the North in front, about 2,000 different, mostly political, jetons (Dutch: Rekenpenning) were minted depicting the victories, ideals and aims. Specifically in the last quarter of the 16th century, where "Geuzen" or "beggars" made important military contributions to the Dutch side and bookkeeping was already done without counters, the production in the North was just for propaganda.Issued by Gelderland Nijmegen mint.
