Token - Bureau des finances

Location Spanish Netherlands
Year 1586
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 4.23 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Dugn#3107, Van Loon#1586.13
Obverse description The crowned coat of arms of Spain within the collar of the Golden Fleece.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GECT DV BVR DES FINAN SVB PR PAR
(Translation: Counter token of the chamber of finances - under the Duke of Parma)
Reverse description The coat of arms of Brabant and Flanders tied together with a ribbon, date below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering D F HIS IAM REDVCTIS RELIQV SEQVET 1586
(Translation: This has already be recaptured by the Duke of Farnese and the rest will follow)
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7863522340
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