Utrechtse bourgondische rijksdaalder van Philips II, 1568 1568

This silver coin, known as the Utrechtse bourgondische rijksdaalder, was minted in 1568 by King Philip II of Spain. It features the crowned arms of the Habsburg Dynasty, which were prevalent in the Netherlands during the 16th century. The coin, which measures 4.2 cm in diameter, was part of a larger series commissioned by King Philip II to circulate within the Dutch territories. Today, the coin is held in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands.