Token - Philip IV of Spain - "In Crvce Spero" 1632 front Token - Philip IV of Spain - "In Crvce Spero" 1632 back
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Token - Philip IV of Spain - "In Crvce Spero"

1632 year
Copper 5.5 g 27 mm
Description
Location
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Philip IV (1621-1665)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1632
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#366871
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A coat of arms with weapon trophies on each side. Above, the radiant Holy Cross in the sky with a Latin motto. Outside a beaded circle, the legend and the mint mark divides date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
IN • CRVCE • SPERO • 16 ☺ 32

Translation:
By this sign, you will conquer.
on the cross, I hope. 1632

Edge

Plain