Koninklijke Academie van Wetenschappen en Letteren te Brussel 1816

This silver medal, created by Belgian artist Joseph-Pierre Braemt in 1816, commemorates the founding of the Royal Academy of Sciences and Letters of Brussels. The obverse depicts a profile portrait of King William I of the Netherlands, while the reverse displays a laurel wreath encircling an inscription honoring the institution. The medal, measuring 3.3 cm in diameter, exemplifies the artistic style of the early 19th century, blending classical elements with a focus on realistic portraiture. It stands as a testament to the importance of scientific and literary endeavors in the newly formed Kingdom of the Netherlands.