Karel V, Duits keizer, zet zich in voor de katholieke godsdienst in de Nederlanden 1521

This is a 16th-century coin from the Rijksmuseum depicting Karel V, Holy Roman Emperor, on one side and his coat of arms on the other. The coin is made of copper and has a diameter of 2.9 cm. This coin, a tangible artifact of the Habsburg reign, provides insight into the historical and political landscape of the Netherlands in the 16th century. This coin, a rare example of early Netherlandish numismatics, highlights the cultural and artistic trends of that time.