Karel V, Duits keizer, bereidt zich voor op de oorlog tegen Maarten van Rossum, rekenpenning ten behoeve van Mr. Claes van Essche, lid van by Anonymous

Karel V, Duits keizer, bereidt zich voor op de oorlog tegen Maarten van Rossum, rekenpenning ten behoeve van Mr. Claes van Essche, lid van 1542

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This 1542 silver coin, made for Mr. Claes van Essche, depicts Emperor Charles V preparing for war against Maarten van Rossum. The coin is a small, but striking example of 16th-century Dutch numismatics, showcasing a detailed scene of Charles V on horseback, surrounded by soldiers and equipment, ready for battle. The coin is a valuable historical artifact that speaks to the political and military climate of the time.