Tweede eeuwfeest van de droogmaking van de Beemster 1712

This silver medal, created by Willem de Wijs in 1712, commemorates the 200th anniversary of the draining of the Beemster, a feat of Dutch engineering. The obverse depicts the coat of arms of the Beemster, with a cow in the center symbolizing the region's agricultural prosperity. The reverse features an inscription in Latin celebrating the achievement and the region's new prosperity. This commemorative medal is a testament to the Dutch ingenuity and determination to overcome environmental challenges and create new landscapes for a thriving community.