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Philip IV - Token for the Finance Office, Brussels
1654 yearCopper | 5 g | 31 mm |
Location | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#365686 |
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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