1671 Brussels token, Finance Office - Carlos II of Spain

Country: Kingdom of Spain - King Charles II (1661-1665-1700✟)
Type: Token
Years: 1671
Currency: Spanish Netherlands - Tokens
Mint: Brussels
Metal: Copper
Weight: 5.6 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: F12 (Environmental Damages)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑ (15°)
References: Feu# 14001

Obverse:
Bare-headed and draped bust right of King Charles II. His titles in Latin around.

Lettering:
CAROL • II • D•G• HIS[P• ET•] INDIAR• REX•

Translation: Charles II by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies.

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.

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

Translation: Token for the finance office.

Edge:
Smooth.

Referenz : Feu# 14001

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumi...

Sammlung : Spanish Empire (European states)