Maximiliaan, aartshertog van Oostenrijk, en Maria, hertogin van Bourgondie, rekenpenning van de rekenkamer te Mechelen 1478

This small silver coin, known as a "rekenpenning" (counting token), was used in the accounting chamber in Mechelen, Belgium, in 1478. The token depicts Maximilian, Archduke of Austria, and Mary, Duchess of Burgundy, the rulers of the Netherlands at the time. The coin showcases the intricate design of a small counting token, a type of object used in various cultures around the world. Its small size, only 2.7 cm in diameter, highlights the meticulous craftsmanship involved in its creation. Today, this historical artifact is a part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, providing a glimpse into the financial practices and artistic sensibilities of the late 15th century.