Hoop op vrede in Gelderland, rekenpenning van de rekenkamer van Gelderland 1607

This small, 17th-century bronze medal, known as a "rekenpenning" (counting token), was created in 1607 by an anonymous artist. It depicts a figure holding a wreath of olive branches and a cross, symbolizing hope for peace in the Dutch province of Gelderland. The reverse side features a coat of arms, a common motif on Dutch counting tokens. This tiny object, only 3 cm in diameter, is a testament to the importance of trade and finance in early modern Europe.