Tienjarig jubileum van de burgemeester van Amsterdam Mr. S.A. Vening Meinesz 1901 1901

This bronze medal, created in 1901 by J.A.A. Gerritsen, commemorates the ten-year anniversary of S.A. Vening Meinesz's tenure as mayor of Amsterdam. The obverse features a portrait of Meinesz, while the reverse displays the city's coat of arms, flanked by lions and a date range signifying his time in office. This commemorative medal is a small yet significant work of art, capturing the essence of a historical moment in Amsterdam's history. The medal exemplifies the use of numismatic art as a means of commemorating important figures and events.