Token - Charles II (Bureau des Finances, "Eternus Coronata Manebunt") 1684 front Token - Charles II (Bureau des Finances, "Eternus Coronata Manebunt") 1684 back
Token - Charles II (Bureau des Finances, "Eternus Coronata Manebunt") 1684 photo
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Token - Charles II Bureau des Finances, "Eternus Coronata Manebunt"

1684 year
Copper 5.2 g 30 mm
Description
Location
Spanish Netherlands
King
Charles II (1665-1700)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1684
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.2 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#350229
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Weapon trophies in a circle formed by an ouroboros (a serpent biting its own tail). Latin legend around and date at top cut by a face, Mintmark for Brussels.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✚ ETERNVS CORONATA MANEBVNT ✚
16 ☺ 84

Translation: They will remain crowned forever.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Van Orden. t. II n° 226