Token - Charles II - The Finance Office, Brussels 1671 front Token - Charles II - The Finance Office, Brussels 1671 back
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Token - Charles II - The Finance Office, Brussels

1671 year
Copper 5.6 g 30 mm
Description
Location
Spanish Netherlands
King
Charles II (1665-1700)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1671
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.6 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#367677
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The Burgundy cross of Saint Andrew under a sparking lighter. Legend around with date separated by Mint mark (face) at the top, Mintmark for Brussels.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GECT• POVR• LE•[ BVREAV ]• DES• FINA•
16 ☺ 71

Unabridged legend: Gectoir pour le Bureau des Finances. 1671

Translation: Token for the Finance Office. 1671

Edge

Plain