Neerslaan van de opstand te Gent, rekenpenning ter ere van Karel V, Duits keizer 1540

This small gold coin, also known as a "rekenpenning," commemorates Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and his suppression of the Ghent rebellion in 1540. The obverse depicts Charles V's profile, while the reverse shows Charles standing with two kneeling figures representing the city of Ghent. The coin, measuring just 2.8 cm in diameter, is a testament to the powerful symbolism and artistry employed in 16th-century coinage. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.