Collegium Medico-Pharmaceuticum te Alkmaar, toegangspenning voor de hortus medicus voor R. Paludanus 1762

This 1762 bronze medal, created by an anonymous artist, served as an entrance ticket to the botanical garden of the Collegium Medico-Pharmaceuticum te Alkmaar, a medical and pharmaceutical college in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The medal is a small, circular piece with a diameter of 5 cm and a weight of 45.42 grams. The front of the medal showcases the college’s coat of arms with two lions supporting a shield topped with a crown and a banner that reads “Paludanus.” The back of the medal displays two pillars supporting a floral arrangement. The inscription between the pillars, “Botanica Medicina”, indicates the connection to the botanical garden.