Antoine de Locquenghien, intendant of the canal of Brussels 1619 front Antoine de Locquenghien, intendant of the canal of Brussels 1619 back
Antoine de Locquenghien, intendant of the canal of Brussels 1619 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

Antoine de Locquenghien, intendant of the canal of Brussels

1619 year
Copper 4.5 g 29 mm
Description
Location
Spanish Netherlands
Ruling authority
Albert VII (1598-1621)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1619
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#131025
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

An owl perched over a lock, 4 birds around, 2 boats in the lock, one before and one after. Date above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SPERO INVIDIAM

Comment

Antoine de Locquenghien was the first steward of the Brussels canal when the office was created in 1589. Info Elsen.