Filips II, koning van Spanje, rekenpenning van het bureau van de koning 1551

This 1551 copper coin, from the collection of the Rijksmuseum, depicts Philip II of Spain, King of Spain from 1556 to 1598. The coin, measuring just 2.9 centimeters in diameter, showcases a profile portrait of the king on one side and his coat of arms on the other. The inscription around the portrait reads "PHILIPPVS DG HISPANIARVM REX," which translates to "Philip by the Grace of God King of Spain." This coin, a "rekenpenning," or counting piece, was a small, standardized unit used for keeping track of large amounts of money in the royal treasury.