Verovering van Portugal en inname van Doornik door Alessandro Farnese, prins van Parma en Piacenza benoemd, landvoogd der Nederlanden, rekenpenning van de raad van Financien 1581

This small, circular bronze medal, dating back to 1581, is a testament to the military achievements of Alessandro Farnese, Prince of Parma and Piacenza, during the Eighty Years' War. The medal depicts a coat of arms on one side and a detailed inscription on the other, celebrating the capture of Doornik and the conquest of Portugal, both significant victories in the conflict. This piece of numismatic art, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a rare and valuable reminder of this turbulent period in Dutch history.