Beloningspenning voor het neerslaan van het aansprekersoproer in Amsterdam 1696 (groot model) 1696

This silver medal, created in 1696 by Jacob van Dishoecke, commemorates the quelling of a riot in Amsterdam. The obverse depicts Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, holding a trident and standing above a sea monster. The inscription around Neptune reads "HODIE RESTITUIT COELESTIS IRAE." The reverse of the medal features an inscription that translates to, "This medal was struck in 1696 to commemorate the courage and merit of the Amsterdam citizens in subduing the rebels." This medal is a fascinating historical artifact that provides insight into the events of 17th-century Amsterdam.