Bernardus Mourik, vijftig jaar boekverkoper te Amsterdam 1784

This silver medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1784, commemorates Bernardus Mourik, a prominent bookseller in Amsterdam. The obverse features a coat of arms with a banner that bears an inscription honoring Mourik's 50 years of service. The reverse depicts a winged figure representing Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and arts, standing on a book with a quill pen. The figure holds a cornucopia overflowing with books, signifying Mourik's success as a bookseller. This medal, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the cultural significance of bookselling during the 18th century in Amsterdam.