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Bureau des Finances Philippe II
| Location | Spanish Netherlands |
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| Year | 1563 |
| Type | Utility token |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Philip II in the central field, with a circular Latin legend surrounding the device. The date 1563 appears in the lower portion of the legend. The token is heavily worn with a crack through the flan, partially obscuring portions of the inscription. |
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| Reverse description | The central field depicts the Adoration of the Magi, showing the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus flanked by the Three Kings presenting their offerings. A partial Latin legend runs along the lower and outer edge of the flan, though heavily worn. The token exhibits a crack through the flan consistent with the obverse. |
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| Reverse lettering | MONSTRANT REG BVS.AST RAVIAM (Translation: The stars point the road to the kings) |
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