Overlijden van Willem IV 1751

This small, round medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1751, commemorates the death of Willem IV, the Prince of Orange. The medal features a coffin on one side and a bridge with a skull and crossbones on the other. The inscription on the medal reads "P.V.O." for Prince of Orange and "J. Jaaren" for 11 years. The medal is a poignant reminder of the passing of a ruler and the inevitability of death. The piece, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a rare example of a commemorative medal from the 18th century.