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

Location Brabant, Duchy of
Year 1632
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 5.5 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Crowned coat of arms of King Philip IV of Spain, surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. His titles around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PHIL• IIII• D• G• HISP• - ET• INDIAR• REX• Z c.
(Translation: Philip IV, by god grace, king of the Spains and the Indies)
Reverse description A 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering IN HOC SIGNO VINCES IN • CRVCE • SPERO • 16 ☺ 32
(Translation: By this sign, you will conquer. on the cross, I hope. 1632)
Mint Face
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5047854100
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