Karel V, Duits keizer, rekenpenning van de raad van Financien by Anonymous

Karel V, Duits keizer, rekenpenning van de raad van Financien 1539

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This small silver coin, known as a "rekenpenning" or counting token, was minted in 1539 and features a profile of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, on one side and his coat of arms on the other. This type of coin was used for accounting purposes and was not intended for circulation. The coin is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

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