Hollandse munt of duit c. 1576 - 1578

This anonymous Dutch coin, "Hollandse munt of duit," from the late 16th century is a prime example of the artistic style of the period. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Holland, a lion within a shield surrounded by decorative flourishes, all engraved onto the coin's surface. This simple yet powerful image represented the identity and authority of the Dutch Republic during a time of significant political and economic change. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, the coin's historical and artistic significance makes it a valuable artifact for understanding the visual culture of the Netherlands.