Token - Philip II of Spain - Tournai Finance Office

€412,645.00
LocationTournai, Lordship of
Year1583
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionCopper
Weight4.3 g
Diameter28 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Reference(s) Dugn#2955
Obverse descriptionArmored bust of Philip II to left divides date, his titles around.
Obverse letteringPHS• D: G• HISP• PORTVG• ET• INDORVM• REX 15 - 83
(Translation: Philip, by the grace (of God), King of Spain, Portugal, and Indies.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Legend around.
Reverse letteringALLX• P• P• GVBER• GECT• DES• FINAN• TORN
Reverse scriptLatin
MintTournai, Belgium (625-1709)
Mintage1583  - -
Catalog ID8035691630
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