1666 Jeton Coin Spanish Netherlands Charles II Antwerp Sun & Pillars 1600s

Original 1666 copper jeton of the Spanish Netherlands under Charles II of Spain (Carlos II), struck at Antwerp (hand privy mark between “16” and “66”). One side shows the rising sun between the Pillars of Hercules with PLVS / VLTRA banners and the motto REDIT • IDEM (“the same returns”). The other side bears the crowned Spanish Habsburg arms within the Golden Fleece chain, legend CAROL • D • G • HISP • ET • IND • REX (for Charles II). Issued as an official reckoning counter, this is an authentic 17th-century piece—not a modern restrike. (Ref. cf. Dugniolle 4231.)Details• Date: 1666• Type: Jeton / Token / Coin• Composition: Copper• Size & Weight: ~32 mm, ~5.6 g• Mint/Mark: Antwerp, hand privy mark• Region: Spanish Netherlands / Low CountriesCondition (please read)• Attractive chocolate-brown toning with strong devices and readable legends.• Even circulation wear; scattered surface roughness/porosity within the shield center on the arms side.• Typical hand-struck flan irregularity at the rim.• No holes or bends; no harsh modern cleaning noted.• Photos are of the exact coin—please examine to confirm it meets your standards.Why collectors like this type• Iconic Pillars of Hercules (PLVS/VLTRA) with rising sun—quintessential Habsburg symbolism.• Desirable Antwerp issue from the accession year of Charles II.• Excellent crossover appeal for jeton, Habsburg/Spanish Netherlands, and early-modern history collections.Shipping• $4.99 flat via USPS Ground Advantage.• Free combined shipping on all additional purchases.Thank you for your business!