Charles II - Token for the Finance Office, Brussels

Location Spanish Netherlands
Year 1678
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 5.69 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Dugn#4404
Obverse description Bust of King Charles facing right. Legend around with date separated by Mint mark (face) at the bottom.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering •CAROL•II•D•G•HISP•ET•INDIAR•REX•1678•
(Translation: Charles II, by the grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies, 1678.)
Reverse description Crowned coat of arms with the Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering •GECT•POVR•LE•BVREAV•DES•FIN•
(Translation: Token for the Finance Office.)
Mint Angel face
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8008568920
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