Beloningspenning voor het neerslaan van het aansprekersoproer in Amsterdam 1696 (middelgroot model) 1696

This silver medal, created by Jan Boskam in 1696, commemorates the suppression of a riot in Amsterdam. The obverse depicts a figure representing the city of Amsterdam, holding a trident and standing on a ship. The reverse features a scroll with Latin text, highlighting the city's strength and virtue. The medal is a significant example of 17th-century Dutch medallic art, often used to celebrate historical events or commemorate important figures. This small yet detailed piece offers insight into the social and political landscape of Amsterdam during this period.