NZD1.00373LEE002: a circular pouch made of cowhide, with a small separate inlay to strengthen the base. A leather lace was threaded through the holes, allowing the pouch to be drawn shut. Pouches like this were made specially to carry coins. Dated: 1300 – 1700. Diameter: 275 mm. Location: Nieuwebrug, Damrak. © Department of Monuments and Archaeology, municipality of Amsterdam, Harold Strak & Willem van Zoetendaal