Counter token for the finance office - Charles V

€165,372.00
LocationSpanish Netherlands
Year1521
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionCopper
Weight4.6 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueHammered
Orientation
Edge
Period
Reference(s) Dugn#1144
Obverse descriptionCharles V in armour on a sort of wagon with mast and sail.
Obverse letteringBONNE ESPERENCE PLVS OVLTRE ME COVOIE 1521
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionLion lying facing left below imperial arms, surrounded by armours with halberds.
Reverse letteringIETTORS DE MESSIEVRS DES FINANCES DEIE
Reverse script
Mint
Mintage1521  - -
Catalog ID4768256270
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