Spanish Netherlands, Brussels. 1664 - Rekenpenning - Brussel, Sint-Michiel, vechtend tegen de draak

Rare and beautiful accounting token from 1664 - Brussels, Saint Michael, patron saint of Brussels, fighting a dragon, and the coat of arms of the treasure keeper Taye.

Wemmel is an important fief with a beautiful castle, and forms part of Merchtem, about an hour from Brussels. It was on 4 June 1628 elevated by the Spanish king Philip IV to a barony in favor of Engelbert Taye, and on 13 March 1688 by King Charles II to a marquisate in favor of Albert Taye.

31 mm
5.81 g

Beautiful specimen with a lovely patina.