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

This is a medal of 2.2 cm diameter, commemorating the opening of the New Stock Exchange in London, its formal design demonstrates clear classical influences. The medal is divided into two distinct sides, each presenting a different facet of the event. One side features the New Stock Exchange building itself, rendered in detailed miniature with careful attention to the rows of vertical columns. On the opposite side, the equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington is depicted with equal precision. The circular format tightly frames these subjects, emphasizing their architectural lines. The use of a coin as a medium is significant; its circular shape symbolizes continuity, and the medal embodies power and legitimacy. The medal not only commemorates an event but also acts as a cultural artefact that encapsulates the values of commerce, politics, and national identity.