Rechenpfennig from Brussels, Spanish Netherlands

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1661 - Jan-Baptist van Brouchoven (Councillor of State)
copper
28 mm. 6.50 g.

SOLA FIDVCIA IV DEO / 1661 (Trust only God)
The personification of hope (Spes) holds an anchor and a heart

Broeckhoven family coat of arms - Knight's helmet with plume above shield with three crosses, three banners on top

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1676 - Léonard Van der Noot, Intendant of the Brussels Canal
copper
33 mm. 6.50 g.

A NECESSITATE LIBERTAS / 1676 (Freedom by necessity)
Fountain in Brussels, boat below

VAERT VRY / VAN DER NOOT (Become free)
The coat of arms of Leonard van der Noot - a crowned shield with shells supported by two griffins with banners

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1681 - Conclusion of a defensive alliance with England
copper
30 mm. 5.70 g.

CAROL II D G HISP ET INDIR REX / 1681 (Charles II king of Spain and Indias)
Charles II on horseback

PACE DATA HAEC DET CONNEXIO FRVCTVM / PA R ET IND R (The peace given by this union bears fruit)
Two crossed hands hold an olive branch and an English rose, a cornucopia below