Token - Carlos II - The Finance Office, Brussels

€367,677.00
LocationSpanish Netherlands
Year1671
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionCopper
Weight5.6 g
Diameter30 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueHammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Reference(s) Feu#14001
Obverse descriptionBare-headed and draped bust right of King Charles II. His titles around.
Obverse letteringCAROL • II • D•G• HIS[P• ET•] INDIAR• REX•
(Translation: Charles II, by the grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe Burgundy cross of Saint Andrew under a sparking lighter. Legend around with date separated by Mint mark (face) at the top, Mintmark for Brussels.
Reverse letteringGECT• POVR• LE•[ BVREAV ]• DES• FINA• 16 ☺ 71
(Translation: Token for the Finance Office. 1671)
Reverse scriptLatin
MintAngel face
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage1671  - -
Catalog ID2975818300
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