Anna van Lotharingen, hertogin van Aarschot, prinses van Oranje 1576

This is a 16th century coin depicting Anna van Lotharingen, Duchess of Aarschot, Princess of Orange. The coin, made by an anonymous artist, is a small, round piece with a diameter of 2.8 cm and weighs 4.62 grams. One side of the coin features a coat of arms and the other side depicts the inscription "ANNA D[UCISSA] DA[UC] A[R]SCHOT" along with a symbol of four crosses. The coin provides insights into 16th-century numismatics, royal heraldry, and the life of the Duchess, whose role in the Dutch Revolt was significant.