Roei-, steiger- en schuitenvoerdersgilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van Jan Staedig, ligplaats Herbergsteiger 1735

This small, engraved, circular medal, created in 1735 by an anonymous artist, is a guild token of the Rowing, Pier and Barge Drivers' Guild of Amsterdam. The front side depicts a small boat with a sail, while the reverse features a heart, an inscription "Jan Staedig," and the date "den 9 April 1735." This token is a prime example of the craftsmanship and traditions associated with Amsterdam's guilds during the 18th century. These small medals, which were often worn as pendants or kept as mementos, served as a symbol of membership and pride in one's trade.