Filips IV, koning van Spanje, rekenpenning geslagen op last van de Staten van Rijssel 1630

This copper coin, minted in 1630, features a portrait of King Philip IV of Spain. The obverse shows the king's head with a crown and the inscription "PHILIPPUS IV REX." The reverse displays a coat of arms. This coin, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, represents a significant historical artifact, reflecting the political and economic landscape of 17th-century Europe. The coin, struck by order of the States of Rijsel (Lille), showcases the visual language of coinage, with its detailed portraits and heraldic symbols.