Administration of the canal of Brussels 1587 front Administration of the canal of Brussels 1587 back
Administration of the canal of Brussels 1587 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

Administration of the canal of Brussels

1587 year
Copper 6 g 29 mm
Description
Location
Spanish Netherlands
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1587
Composition
Copper
Weight
6 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#130905
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The lock and the column of Trois-Fontaines, close to Vilvorde. 2 ships in the lock.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GOD BEWAERT EN GESPAER DE VAERT

Comment

The first token of the administration of the canal (construction started 1550 and finished 1561).