Drieplak van de Drie Steden, 1556 1556

The "Drieplak van de Drie Steden" is a silver coin dating from 1556. The coin is a "drieplak", meaning that it was made of three pieces, and is notable for featuring a central shield with a cross, surrounded by the inscription "Drie Steden". The inscription, along with the coin's design, indicates that it was minted for the Three Cities (Drie Steden), which were a group of medieval cities in the Netherlands. The coin is a rare artifact, and its small size and weight of only 0.92 grams makes it all the more significant for historians.