Beleg van Groningen 1672

"Beleg van Groningen" is a silver medal depicting the siege of Groningen in 1672 by the Dutch. The obverse features the coat of arms of the United Provinces, while the reverse shows a map of Groningen and its surrounding countryside. The inscription on the medal reads: "Belegeringe Door de Cronen" which translates to "Siege by the Crowns," referring to the alliance of Dutch, Spanish, and English troops. The medal is a reminder of a key event in Dutch history, as the siege of Groningen resulted in the capture of the city by the Dutch. It is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to the rich history and artistic legacy of the Netherlands.