Zutphense ruiterschelling, 1691 1691

This silver coin, known as a "Zutphense ruiterschelling", was minted in 1691 by the city of Zutphen. The obverse of the coin features the city's coat of arms, a shield depicting a black lion with a red tongue on a silver field, while the reverse shows a knight riding a horse. The coin is a small but intricate example of numismatic art from the Dutch Golden Age, highlighting the civic pride and artistry of the time.