Onbekend gilde, gildepenning van Tijs Klasen 1696

This is a guild token, a small, round metal piece, dating back to 1696. Created by an anonymous artist, it measures 4.6 cm in diameter and weighs 7.42 grams. One side of the token features a cross with "TR" written above it and "1696" below, the other side displays the inscription "TIJS KLASEN". This token likely served as a membership badge for a guild, a medieval association of artisans or merchants, and provides insight into the lives and professions of individuals during this period. The design, although simple, reflects the craftsmanship and symbolism prevalent in the 17th century.