Aanvang van het jaar 1746 1745

This silver medal, created by Dutch artist Martin Holtzhey in 1745, commemorates the start of the year 1746. The obverse depicts a female figure, possibly representing the Netherlands, holding a staff and a shield. The reverse features a scene of three ships with flags and a motto, "FERT FIDES POPULI," which translates to "Faith bears the people." The medal is a testament to Holtzhey's skill as a medalist and provides a glimpse into the political climate of the Netherlands in the mid-18th century.