Token - Philip IV of Spain - `In Crvce Spero`

€366,871.00
LocationBrabant, Duchy of
Year1632
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionCopper
Weight5.5 g
Diameter27 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
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Obverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms of King Philip IV of Spain, surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. His titles around.
Obverse letteringPHIL• IIII• D• G• HISP• - ET• INDIAR• REX• Z c.
(Translation: Philip IV, by god grace, king of the Spains and the Indies)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA coat of arms with weapon trophies on each side. Above, the radiant Holy Cross in the sky with a Latin motto. Outside a beaded circle, the legend and the mint mark divides date.
Reverse letteringIN HOC SIGNO VINCES IN • CRVCE • SPERO • 16 ☺ 32
(Translation: By this sign, you will conquer. on the cross, I hope. 1632)
Reverse scriptLatin
MintFace
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage1632  - -
Catalog ID5047854100
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