livre, noodmunt uit Aire, geslagen tijdens het beleg door de Spanjaarden 1641

This small silver coin, or "noodmunt," was minted in 1641 during the Spanish siege of Aire. It is an example of an emergency measure taken in times of war, and is inscribed with the words "PHILIPPUS REX PATER PATRIAE PIAE OBS." This inscription refers to King Philip IV of Spain, highlighting his role as father of the nation and the "pious" ruler. The coin is on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.