Korendragers- en -stortersgilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van Jan Arens Adel van hier 1677

This small, bronze guild token, dated 1677, is a fascinating artifact of Dutch history. Created by an unknown artist, it belonged to the Korendragers- en -stortersgilde van Amsterdam, a guild for grain carriers and porters. The front side features a simple design possibly representing the guild's work, while the back side is inscribed with the name "Jan Arens Adel van hier", indicating the token's owner. Guild tokens like this were used for identification and membership within the guild, offering a glimpse into the social and economic structures of 17th-century Amsterdam.