Counter token for the finance office - Charles V

Location Spanish Netherlands
Year 1521
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 4.6 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Dugn#1144
Obverse description Charles V in armour on a sort of wagon with mast and sail.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering BONNE ESPERENCE PLVS OVLTRE ME COVOIE 1521
Reverse description Lion lying facing left below imperial arms, surrounded by armours with halberds.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering IETTORS DE MESSIEVRS DES FINANCES DEIE
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4768256270
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