Vijfreisstuk, Portugese munt of duit ter waarde van vijf reis c. 1590 - 1596

This anonymous copper coin, "Vijfreisstuk, Portugese munt of duit ter waarde van vijf reis," dates to the late 16th century, circa 1590 to 1596. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, this coin is an example of numismatics, the study and collection of coins and related objects. The coin depicts a shield with the royal arms of Portugal, a visual representation of Portuguese sovereignty during this era.