LOW COUNTRIES, Republic of the Seven Netherlands (Dutch Republic). 1581-1795. CU Rekenpenning – Jeton (30mm, 5.98 g, 9h). Repudiation of Francis, Duke of Anjou After the ‘French Fury’. Dordrecht mint. Dated 1583.Electronic Auction 518 World Tokens, Copper Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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LOW COUNTRIES, Republic of the Seven Netherlands (Dutch Republic). 1581-1795. CU Rekenpenning – Jeton (30mm, 5.98 g, 9h). Repudiation of Francis, Duke of Anjou After the ‘French Fury’. Dordrecht mint. Dated 1583. · VBI · REX · IN · POPVLVM · TIRANNVS · 1583, female representing the Low Countries being shackled, by the Duke of Anjou while Philip II stands behind watching; lion leaping in from right to attack / (rosette) · POPVLO · IVRE · D · H · DIVORTIVM ·, female representing the Low Countries standing left, wearing the Cap of Liberty and with empty shackles at feet, showing divorcement to male representing the States General and preparing to clasp right hands; lionstanding behind female. Dugniolle 2939; van Loon (new edition) 1583.4. Iridescent brown surfaces, a few light scratches. VF. |