Hollandse penning op naam van Philips II, 1573 1573

This Dutch coin, minted in 1573 by the province of Holland, features the crowned letter "P" for Philip II of Spain, on the obverse side and the lion of Holland on the reverse. During the Eighty Years' War, the Dutch provinces rebelled against Spanish rule and began issuing their own coinage. This coin, a "Hollandse penning", exemplifies this period of Dutch independence. It is a rare artifact of historical significance that can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum.