Verlangen naar vrede in de zuidelijke Nederlanden, rekenpenning ter ere van Filips IV, koning van Spanje by Anonymous

Verlangen naar vrede in de zuidelijke Nederlanden, rekenpenning ter ere van Filips IV, koning van Spanje 1651

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This small, copper coin, known as a "rekenpenning," was minted in 1651 to commemorate the reign of King Philip IV of Spain. The obverse of the coin depicts Philip IV on horseback, while the reverse shows two hands clasping a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing peace and prosperity in the Southern Netherlands. The coin is a testament to the historical and artistic significance of this period, highlighting the political and economic landscape of the time.

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