Neerslaan van de opstand te Gent, rekenpenning van de raad van Financiën 1540

This small, silver coin, dated 1540, was created as a commemorative medal for the suppression of the Ghent Revolt in 1540. The medal depicts the double-headed eagle of the Holy Roman Empire on one side and the figure of Emperor Charles V standing with a sword in his hand on the other. The small size and detail of the medal show the craftsmanship of the anonymous artist, making it a valuable artifact for art and history enthusiasts.