Allegorische rekenpenning, geslagen op last van de Staten van Gelderland 1622

This is a silver medal, or “rekenpenning”, struck in 1622 by the States of Gelderland, a historical province in the Netherlands. The medal is square in shape and features an allegorical depiction of the province’s coat of arms on one side. It shows a lion attacking a griffin, which represents the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, respectively. The other side of the medal depicts a crane, which represents the city of Arnhem. The medal’s design and imagery were meant to symbolize unity and strength.