Philip IV - Token for the Finance Office, Brussels

€365,686.00
LocationBrabant, Duchy of
Year1654
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionCopper
Weight5 g
Diameter31 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgeSmooth
Period
Reference(s) Feu#13962, Dugn#4060
Obverse descriptionArmored and draped bust of King Philip facing right, his titles around.
Obverse lettering✚ • PHIL• IIII• D• G• HISP• ET• INDIAR• REX• Z c•
(Translation: Philip IV, by the Grace of God King of Spain and the Indies.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBriquet (Lighter) surrounded by 12 small flames, on the Burgundian cross. Legend around split by mint mark.
Reverse letteringGECTS • POVR • LE • BVREAV • DES • FINA • 16 ☺ 54
(Translation: Token for the Finance Office.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Mintface
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage1654  - -
Catalog ID6208280660
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