Verheffing van de prins van Oranje tot stadhouder, penning uitgedeeld aan de schutters van de stad Haarlem ter ere van de doortocht van de prins door de stad 1747

This silver medal, created in 1747 by Dutch artist Gerrit Marshoorn, commemorates the passing through Haarlem of William IV, Prince of Orange and Stadtholder of Friesland. The obverse depicts a bust of William IV, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Haarlem and an inscription in Dutch, expressing the city's loyalty to their Stadtholder. The medal was likely given to Haarlem's civic guards in celebration of the prince's visit. This piece is a valuable historical artifact, offering insight into Dutch civic celebrations and the role of the Stadtholder in the 18th century.