1684 Brussels token, Eternus Coronata Manebunt - Carlos II of Spain

Location: Spanish Netherlands 
King Charles II of Spain (1661-1665-1700✟)
Type: Counter Token 
Years: 1684
Currency: Spanish Netherlands - Tokens
Mint: Brussels
Metal: Copper
Weight: 5.2 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Grade: VF25 (Off-Center)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Various alignment 
References: Van Orden. t. II n° 226

Obverse:
Crowned coat of arms of Spain in the Order of the Golden Fleece necklace, surrounded by French legend.

Lettering:
GETS • POVR • LE • BVREAV• DES• FIN:

Translation: Getons pour le bureau des finances = Tokens for the finance office.

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.

Lettering:
✚ ETERNVS CORONATA MANEBVNT ✚ 
16 ☺ 84 

Translation: They will remain crowned forever.

Edge:
Smooth.

Référence : Van Orden. t. II n° 226

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

Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)