Aansporing tot eensgezindheid in de strijd tegen de Spanjaarden, rekenpenning van de Staten van Brabant 1582

This 1582 copper rekenpenning, a type of small coin used for accounting, was issued by the States of Brabant during the Eighty Years' War against Spain. The obverse features four coats of arms, representing the Duchy of Brabant, while the reverse showcases a crowned lion, the heraldic symbol of Brabant. The coin's small size and design reflect its purpose as a practical tool for financial transactions during a period of significant political and economic upheaval in the region.