Herstel van Willem V als erfstadhouder 1787

This small silver medal, created in 1787 by Johann Heinrich Schepp, celebrates the reinstatement of Willem V as Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic. The obverse features a profile portrait of Willem V, while the reverse bears the inscription "Dit is voor die 't verblydt den spy't van haat en neyd" ("This is for those who are happy about the spite of hatred and envy"). The medal serves as a testament to the political events of the time, offering a glimpse into the complex power dynamics of 18th-century Europe.