Overwinning in de slag bij Turnhout en het innemen van negen steden binnen drie maanden door Maurits, graaf van Nassau 1597

This coin commemorates the Dutch victory at the Battle of Turnhout and the capture of nine cities in three months by Maurice of Nassau. It was made in the Netherlands in 1597, though we don't know by whom. In the context of the Eighty Years’ War, this coin functioned as propaganda, celebrating Dutch military successes against Spanish rule. The Dutch Lion, a symbol of the Dutch Republic, is prominently featured, holding a bundle of arrows representing the united provinces. Latin inscriptions reinforce the message of glory and honor. Such imagery and symbolism helped shape public opinion and national identity during this period of conflict. The Rijksmuseum, as an institution, plays a role in preserving and interpreting such artifacts, providing valuable insights into the social and political history of the Netherlands. By studying coins, prints, pamphlets, and other historical sources, we can better understand the complex interplay between art, power, and society in the early modern world.