Reckheimse duit van Ferdinand van Aspremont-Lynden (1636-1665), 1621 1621

This bronze Reckheimse duit was made by the heer van Reckheim in 1621. Its circular form and earthy brown hue speak to the historical weight it carries, both literally and figuratively. Consider the structure of this coin: a compact disc inscribed with layered signs and symbols. The raised lettering and date "1621" interrupt the flat surface, creating a tactile experience. This interplay of relief and recession challenges the very notion of a coin as a simple medium of exchange. The coin's design reflects a semiotic system, where symbols carry cultural codes and meanings beyond their immediate appearance. The very act of minting a coin involves encoding authority and value into a physical object. Does this disrupt traditional notions of currency? The Reckheimse duit invites us to consider how art and economics intersect, transforming simple materials into potent symbols of power and identity.