Spanish Netherlands. Jeton 1597 - Overwinning bij Turnhout door Prins Maurits (No reserve price)

This item is a jeton from the Spanish Netherlands dated 1597 commemorating the Overwinning bij Turnhout, or the Victory at Turnhout, achieved by Prince Maurice of Nassau during the Eighty Years' War. Jetons are small token-like objects originally used for accounting or tally marks but later produced to commemorate significant events or serve as charms and collectibles. The Battle of Turnhout in 1597 was a notable success for the Dutch forces against the Spanish, contributing to the struggle for independence. Jetons from this era are historically significant as they provide tangible links to political and military history, capturing moments in time through iconography and inscriptions. Collectors appreciate these objects for their artistic detail, patina, and provenance, as well as their role in the socio-political communication and propaganda of early modern Europe.