Erkenning van de onafhankelijkheid van de Verenigde Staten van Amerika door de Staten-Generaal der Verenigde Nederlanden Possibly 1782

This silver medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1782, commemorates the recognition of the independence of the United States of America by the States-General of the United Netherlands. The obverse depicts Liberty, represented as a female figure, shaking hands with a woman representing the United States. The inscription "LIBERTAS S.G.R.O.C." translates to "Liberty of the United States of the Netherlands". The reverse features a horse, a symbol of strength, breaking free from a mountain representing tyranny. This medal, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the historical significance of the Dutch-American alliance and the fight for independence.