Stad Embden, vroedschapspenning geslagen ter ere van hopman Claes Tholen 1696

This 1696 silver medal, created by an anonymous artist, commemorates Captain Claes Tholen. It features the coat of arms of the city of Emden on one side and two hands clasping a bundle of arrows, symbolizing unity, on the other. This type of medal was often used to recognize individuals for their contributions to the community. The medal, which measures 4.5 cm in diameter and weighs 45.19 grams, offers insight into the civic honors bestowed in 17th-century Emden, Netherlands.