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Country: Kingdom of Spain
King Charles II (1661-1665-1700✟)
Type: Token
Years: 1673
Currency: Spanish Netherlands - Tokens
Mint: Antwerp
Metal: Copper
Weight: 5.6 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: VF/XF (Die Planchet Obv.)
Shape: Round
Orientation: various alignment ↑→ (90°)
References: Feu# 14004, Dugn# 4310
Obverse:
Bust of young Charles II with long hair, draped, wearing the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.His titles around and the mintmark dividing the date.
Lettering:
CAROL • II • D•G• HISP• ET• INDIAR• REX• 16 (Hand)73 •
Translation: Charles II by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies. 1673. Antwerp.
Reverse:
Lion's paw emerging from a cloud, holding a crowned scepter. Latin legend around and the mintmark dividing the date. (Variety with "ONGVE")
Lettering:
• EX• •ONGVE• •LEONEM•
• 16 (Hand) 73 •
Translation: The lion can be recognized by its claws.
Edge:
Smooth.
Reference : Feu# 14004, Dugn# 4310
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumi...
Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)