Tweehonderdjarig bestaan van de Hogeschool van Utrecht, penning geslagen op last van de curatoren 1836

This silver medal, created by David van der Kellen in 1836, commemorates the bicentennial of the University of Utrecht. The obverse depicts a female figure representing Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, holding a spear and a shield, while the reverse features a laurel wreath encircling an inscription detailing the occasion. The medal was commissioned by the university's curators, signifying the importance of this historical milestone. This artwork, a fine example of commemorative medallic art, showcases the detailed craftsmanship of the period and its significance in the history of the University of Utrecht.