Token - Philippe III de Croÿ 1554 front Token - Philippe III de Croÿ 1554 back
Token - Philippe III de Croÿ 1554 photo
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Token - Philippe III de Croÿ

1554 year
Copper 3.9 g 28 mm
Description
Location
Spanish Netherlands
King
Charles V (1506-1555)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1554
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.9 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#149467
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Monogram formed by two P's and two C's interlaced

Script: Latin

Lettering: I''Y PARVIENDRAY CROY

Comment

SOUTHERN LOWLANDS

Philippe de Croÿ (pronounced Cro-hi), 3rd Duke of Aerschot (born July 10, 1526 in Valenciennes, † December 11, 1595 in Venice) was Governor General of Flanders during the reign of Philip II.