Counter token for the finance office - Charles V 1521 front Counter token for the finance office - Charles V 1521 back
Counter token for the finance office - Charles V 1521 photo
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Counter token for the finance office - Charles V

1521 year
Copper 4.6 g 38 mm
Description
Location
Spanish Netherlands
King
Charles V (1506-1555)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1521
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.6 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#165372
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion lying facing left below imperial arms, surrounded by armours with halberds.

Lettering: IETTORS DE MESSIEVRS DES FINANCES DEIE

Comment

According to Dugniole, the obverse is an allegory for the victories of Karl V in Italy, Navarra and the Low Countries following his installation as Holly Emperor and king of Spain.