Verlangen naar vrede, rekenpenning ter ere van Filips IV, koning van Spanje 1639

This silver coin, known as a "rekenpenning," was minted in 1639 to commemorate the reign of King Philip IV of Spain. It features a bust of the king on one side and a symbolic representation of peace, perhaps a dove or an olive branch, on the other. The coin is small, measuring just 2.9 cm in diameter, and was likely used as a token of exchange or a commemorative item. It is a testament to the artistry of the anonymous engraver who created it, and it provides insight into the political and cultural climate of the time.