Schippersgilde van Bolsward, overmanspenning van burgemeester Franciscus Elgersma 1721

This 1721 silver medal, created by an unknown artist, is an example of a "overmanspenning" – a type of medal awarded to members of the Schippersgilde van Bolsward, a guild of ship owners in the Dutch town of Bolsward. The medal bears the coat of arms of Franciscus Elgersma, a mayor of Bolsward, surrounded by an inscription. This type of artwork served as both a symbol of status and a commemorative piece honoring the achievements of the guild's members.