Hollandse penning van Floris V, 1256-1296 1256 - 1258

This is a silver coin, a "Hollandse penning", minted by Floris V, Count of Holland and Zeeland, between 1256 and 1258. This small, 1.2 cm diameter coin, on display at the Rijksmuseum, features an inscription on its surface, likely a mark of the Count's authority. The coin offers a glimpse into the history of currency and the rule of Floris V in the Netherlands during the 13th century.