Hollandse penning van Floris V, 1256-1296 1256 - 1258

This silver coin, known as a "Hollandse penning," was minted between 1256 and 1258 by Floris V, Count of Holland and Zeeland. The coin features a stylized portrait of Floris V, a common practice on medieval coinage. The coin is a small, round object with a diameter of 1.2 cm and a weight of 0.52 grams, and is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This small coin is a testament to the history of Dutch currency and the power of medieval rulers.