Filips IV, koning van Spanje, rekenpenning geslagen op last van de raad van Financiën 1662

This small, copper coin, known as a "rekenpenning," was struck in 1662 by an anonymous artist and is a piece of numismatic art. Featuring a portrait of King Philip IV of Spain on one side, and an inscription on the other, the coin is a historical artifact, representing the royal authority of the Spanish monarch and reflecting the artistic style of the period. The coin's small size and inscription, as well as the use of copper, suggest its use as a token for accounting, highlighting the importance of finance in 17th-century Spain. The coin, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a tangible link to the past and offers insights into the cultural and economic dynamics of the era.