Overlijden van Koningin Sophia der Nederlanden 1877 1877

This small, circular brass medal, created in 1877 by Salomon de Vries, commemorates the death of Queen Sophia of the Netherlands. The obverse features a royal crown above a depiction of a stylized serpent, a traditional symbol of the Dutch Royal Family. Inscriptions around the serpent, along with the date 1877, mark the passing of the queen. The reverse of the medal reads "Huis 's-Bosch Wassenaar 's-Gravenhage Nederland's Rouwdag Voor 11 Juni 1877 11 1/4 Uur", indicating it was created for a day of mourning in the city of 's-Hertogenbosch on June 11th, 1877. This piece is a fascinating example of the way visual art was used to honor royalty in the 19th century.