Token - Charles II Bureau des Finances, 'Eternus Coronata Manebunt'

Location Spanish Netherlands
Year 1684
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 5.2 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Dugn#4494
Obverse description Crowned coat of arms of Spain in the Order of the Golden Fleece necklace, surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GETS • POVR • LE • BVREAV• DES• FIN:
(Translation: Token for the finance office)
Reverse description Weapon trophies in a circle formed by an ouroboros (a serpent biting its own tail). Latin legend around and date at top cut by a face, Mintmark for Brussels.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✚ ETERNVS CORONATA MANEBVNT ✚ 16 ☺ 84
(Translation: They will remain crowned forever.)
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6117141490
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