Allegorische voorstelling, rekenpenning van de raad van Financiën 1590

This small bronze medal, "Allegorische voorstelling, rekenpenning van de raad van Financiën," from 1590, is a striking example of a Dutch reckoning token, a small coin-like object used for accounting purposes. It features an allegorical scene on one side, perhaps symbolizing the Council of Finance, and the coat of arms of the city of Amsterdam on the other, with the inscription “A[nn]o 1590." The Rijksmuseum houses this diminutive yet important relic of Dutch history, offering a glimpse into the intricate financial practices of the era.