Philip IV - Token for the Finance Office, Brussels 1654 front Philip IV - Token for the Finance Office, Brussels 1654 back
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Philip IV - Token for the Finance Office, Brussels

1654 year
Copper 5 g 31 mm
Description
Location
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Philip IV (1621-1665)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1654
Composition
Copper
Weight
5 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#365686
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Briquet (Lighter) surrounded by 12 small flames, on the Burgundian cross. Legend around split by mint mark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GECTS • POVR • LE • BVREAV • DES • FINA • 16 ☺ 54

Unabridged legend: Gectoir pour le Bureau des Finances.

Translation: Token for the Finance Office.

Edge

Plain