Token - Carlos II - The Finance Office, Brussels

Location Spanish Netherlands
Year 1671
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 5.6 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Feu#14001
Obverse description Bare-headed and draped bust right of King Charles II. His titles around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROL • II • D•G• HIS[P• ET•] INDIAR• REX•
(Translation: Charles II, by the grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies.)
Reverse description The 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering GECT• POVR• LE•[ BVREAV ]• DES• FINA• 16 ☺ 71
(Translation: Token for the Finance Office. 1671)
Mint Angel face
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2975818300
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