Staten van het Land van Aalst 1617

"Staten van het Land van Aalst" is a silver coin minted in 1617. This small coin, measuring only 3 cm in diameter, displays several coats of arms arranged around a central cross. The obverse shows a crown above two shields, likely representing the governing authority of the time. The reverse features four additional shields surrounding a central shield, possibly symbolizing various constituent parts of the Land van Aalst. As a piece of numismatic art, this coin offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and heraldic landscape of 17th-century Belgium.