Netherlands. Medal commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Maatschappij tot Nut van ’t Algemeen, 1834. By David van der Kellen.
Obverse: Seated female personification of the Society, holding a flaming torch and resting her other hand on a cornucopia. Beside her, a child holds an opened pomegranate near an open book inscribed VOOR ALLEN (“For everyone”). A sheaf of grain, sickle and globe complete the composition, surrounded by fifty rays marking the anniversary. Signed V.D.K. F.
In the exergue: TOT NUT VAN ’T ALGEMEEN.
Reverse: Within a tied oak wreath:
VIJFTIGJARIG / BESTAAN / XII AUGUSTUS / MDCCCXXXIV.
Founded in Edam in 1784, the Maatschappij tot Nut van ’t Algemeen promoted education and public welfare. The torch and open book reflect its commitment to spreading knowledge and making education more widely accessible.
Reference: Dirks 496. A corresponding example is held by the Rijksmuseum, inventory KOG-MP-2-0146.
Weight: 22 g.
Diameter: 36 mm.
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