Rekenkamer van Vlaanderen te Rijssel 1565

This is an anonymous coin, known as 'Rekenkamer van Vlaanderen te Rijssel'. Its imagery speaks volumes about the social and economic values of its time. One side features a coat of arms, symbolizing power and authority, while the other shows a scale, which represents justice and balance. These symbols are powerful statements about the role of the ‘Rekenkamer’, or Chamber of Accounts, in the region of Flanders. Justice, balance, and power all intertwined in the process of managing finances. Imagine holding this coin. Its weight and design were constant reminders of the economic and political systems that governed daily life. Even an object as small as this coin reflects deep societal structures and values, reminding us of how money and power shape our world.