Karel V, Duits keizer, rekenpenning van de raad van Financiën van de keizer 1516 - 1540

This small, circular bronze "rekenpenning" (counting token) depicts Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and was likely used for accounting purposes by the Emperor's financial advisors. Dating from 1516-1540, the token features Charles's coat of arms on one side and a crowned, armored figure on the other. This small yet significant object provides a glimpse into the financial administration of the Holy Roman Empire during Charles V's reign.