Opening van de Nieuwe Beurs te Londen en oprichting van een standbeeld voor de hertog van Wellington 1844

This 1844 commemorative medal depicts the opening of the Royal Exchange in London and the erection of a statue for the Duke of Wellington. The medal, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, was created by an anonymous artist and features an image of the classical building on one side and an equestrian statue of the Duke on the other. The inscription around the Royal Exchange depicts the event: "NOVA EXCHANGES LONDON". This artwork provides a glimpse into 19th century British history and architecture through the use of a simple, yet powerful, commemorative medal.