Filips II, koning van Spanje, rekenpenning van de rekenkamer van Gelderland te Arnhem 1563

This small, bronze coin, known as a rekenpenning, was created in 1563 for Philip II, King of Spain, by an anonymous artist. The coin's obverse depicts Philip II's portrait, while the reverse displays the coat of arms of the Dutch province of Gelderland, featuring two lions flanking a shield. It served as a form of payment for the Gelderland rekenkamer, a government agency that oversaw the province's finances. The coin is a testament to the importance of currency and governance in 16th century Europe and is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.