Tweede eeuwfeest van het Athenaeum te Amsterdam 1832

This silver medal, created by David van der Kellen in 1832, commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Athenaeum in Amsterdam. The obverse depicts Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, seated on a throne with a lyre, representing knowledge and art. The inscription "Tweede eeuwfeest van het Athenaeum te Amsterdam" (Second centenary of the Athenaeum in Amsterdam) is present. The reverse features an inscription in Latin, "Illustris Societas Athenaeum Celebrava Saecularia Altera Vota Tertia," which translates to "The Illustrious Society of the Athenaeum celebrates its second century with the third vote." This medal is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of the Athenaeum, an important institution in Dutch intellectual life.