Beleg van Groningen, aan de studenten geschonken 1672

This silver medal, created in 1672 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the siege and liberation of Groningen. The obverse features a shield with a crowned lion holding a sword and a banner. The reverse contains a Latin inscription that translates to "In memory of the siege and liberation of Groningen, given to the academy by those who deserved well." This piece of numismatic art is a fascinating historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the past and the significance of the event it commemorates.