Afdeling Zaandam van de Hollandsche Maatschappij van Landbouw, penning als eerste prijs uitgereikt aan P.H. van Gelder voor zijn verbena's 1859

This silver medal, created in 1859 by Johannes Petrus Schouberg, was awarded to P.H. van Gelder for his verbena's at the Zaandam branch of the Dutch Agricultural Society. The medal's design, featuring a plow and agricultural tools, reflects the society's focus on farming and agricultural advancements. The inscription on the reverse side identifies the recipient and the year, 1859. This medal is a testament to the cultural significance of agriculture in 19th-century Netherlands, and to the achievements of individuals like van Gelder.