Filips II en Anna-Maria, koning en koningin van Spanje, rekenpenning van de rekenkamer van Vlaanderen te Rijssel 1571
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This small, circular coin, or rekenpenning, features the profiles of King Philip II and Queen Anna of Spain. It was made in 1571 for the accounting chamber of Flanders in Lille, France, and is currently in the Rijksmuseum. The coin's reverse displays the royal coat of arms, highlighting their sovereignty. It is a testament to the artistry and historical significance of such numismatic objects, serving both as a unit of currency and a visual representation of royal power.
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