Huldepenning door de curatoren van de Groninger Academie geschonken aan de Groninger en Franeker studenten 1831

This silver medal, created in 1831 by Dutch artist David van der Kellen, is a commemorative piece awarded by the curators of the Groningen Academy to students from Groningen and Franeker. The medal depicts a lion, a symbol of strength and vigilance, on one side, and a wreath with the inscription "Patria Diligensoribus Acad: Gron: Civibus Curatores MDCCCXXXI" on the other, signifying the dedication of the academy to its students. The inscription and the imagery of the medal combine to celebrate the academy’s commitment to education and the achievements of its students. This medal is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection and is a testament to the history of education in the Netherlands during the 19th century.