Halve maan door de 300 bootsgezellen van admiraal de Boisot gedragen 1574

This 16th-century lead token, created by an anonymous artist, depicts a crescent moon with a human face. The token was part of a set that was distributed by Admiral de Boisot to his 300 soldiers during the Siege of Leiden in 1574. These tokens are a reminder of the bravery and resilience shown by the Dutch people during this pivotal moment in their history. Now in the Rijksmuseum, it serves as a fascinating piece of historical and artistic documentation.