Hollandse penning van Floris V, 1256-1296 1284 - 1286

This small silver coin, minted in 1284-1286, is a "Hollandse penning" from the reign of Floris V, Count of Holland and Zeeland. It features a stylized, heraldic lion, the emblem of the House of Holland, facing left within a beaded circle. The coin's inscription reads "FLORIS COMES," and is a testament to the power and authority of Floris V. Now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, the "Hollandse penning" is a fascinating example of medieval numismatics.