Beleg van Groningen en inname van Coevorden 1672

This is a commemorative coin, likely crafted from silver, depicting the siege of Groningen and the capture of Coevorden. Note the walls of Groningen, marked by a zig-zag pattern. This motif, symbolizing fortification, echoes in ancient Near Eastern art, where crenellations adorn temples and citadels. The star on the reverse side takes us back to ancient Mesopotamia, where it represents divinity, as seen in the eight-pointed star of Ishtar, a symbol adopted by later cultures. The star's enduring presence across millennia reveals how deeply ingrained these symbols are in our collective psyche, transcending time and geography. It is a testament to humanity’s continuous search for meaning, where symbols resurface, transformed, to capture the present moment.