A barge on the water drawn by horses on a towpath. In the background, a city in the distance. Above, an escutcheon represents the Archangel Michael (the patron saint of Brussels). Latin legend with the date, around in an outer circle. An R, the engraver`s signature at the bottom in the reeds.
Reverse lettering
• H • V • C • R • 1696
PROTECTIO• MEA• DE• COELO•
R (Translation: My protection from Heaven.)
Reverse script
Latin
Mint
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)
