Philip IV - Token for the Finance Office, Brussels

Location Brabant, Duchy of
Year 1654
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 5 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness 0.7 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Feu#13962, Dugn#4060
Obverse description Armored and draped bust of King Philip facing right, his titles around.
Obverse script Latin
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.)
Reverse description Briquet (Lighter) surrounded by 12 small flames, on the Burgundian cross. Legend around split by mint mark.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering GECTS • POVR • LE • BVREAV • DES • FINA • 16 ☺ 54
(Translation: Token for the Finance Office.)
Mint face
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6208280660
Comments
×