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Token - Siege of Malta Boat sailing left

Features

Location Spanish Netherlands
King Philip II (1556-1598)
Type Utility items › Counter tokens
Year 1565
Composition Bronze
Weight 3.66 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
565693
References Dugniolle# 2405
Jean François Dugniolle. Le jeton historique des dix-sept provinces des Pays-Bas. Fr. Gobbaerts, Brussels, Belgium (4 volumes).
, Vanhoudt# 1565-2
Gerard van Loon, John Saunders (ed.), Hugo Vanhoudt (ed.); 2021. Medallic History of the Low Countries Reprint. Saunders, Los Angeles, California, United States (4 volumes).
, Van Loon# 1 68-2
Medallic History of the Low Countries (1555-1716) (10 volumes).

Commemorative issue

Siege of Malta

Obverse

Soldier on horse above Turkish arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TVRCA• FVGATO
• 1565 •

Translation: The Turks put to flight

Reverse

A Galley sailing with rows on waves and carrying the armor of the Turkish put to the sword.

Script: Latin

Lettering: •TVRCÆ CLASSE • DEVICTA •

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Token - Siege of Malta (Boat sailing left)
Aureo & Calicó
Auction 450
Lot 73
Internet Archive
30 Apr 2025 USD 2074.14
(EUR 1800.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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