Karel V, Duits keizer, rekenpenning van het bureau van de keizer 1549

This small, circular counter, made of silver, dates back to 1549. The coin, known as a "rekenpenning," was likely used in the Imperial Bureau of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, to keep track of payments and debts. The coin depicts Charles V's profile on one side, and his coat of arms on the other. It is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum in Amsterdam. This small, but historically significant, counter reveals insights into the administration and practices of the Holy Roman Empire in the 16th century.