1631 Antwerp Token, Battle of Abrolhos - Felipe IV of Spain

Country: Kingdom of Spain - King Philip IV (1621-1665)
Type: Token
Years: 1631
Currency: Spanish Netherlands - Tokens
Mint: Antwerp 
Metal: Copper
Weight: 6 g
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Grade: VF (Edge damaged)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: Dugn# 3870 / van Loon, II, 192, 2 / Smolderen, Waterloos# J1

Commemoration:
Philip IV restores the fortunes of the Spanish armies at the Battle of Abrolhos.

Obverse:
Bust of the king, bare head facing left. Latin legend and Roman date under bust.

Lettering :
PHILIP•IIII•D•G•HISP•INDIAR•REX•CATHOLICVS 
MDCXXXI

Reverse: 
Samson slaying the lion, spreading its jaws. Latin legend with hand for Antwerp Mint.

Lettering:
DVLCIA •(hand) SIC • MERVIT •

Translation: 
Sweets so deserved.

Engraver: Waterloos.

Edge:
Smooth.

Riferimento : Dugn# 3870 / van Loon, II, 192, 2 / Smolderen, Waterloos# J1

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumi...

Collezione : Spanish Empire (European states)