Collegium Medicum te Amsterdam, toegangspenning voor de hortus medicus voor leerling G.J.B. 1700 - 1800

This small, circular bronze token, dating from the 1700s, served as a "Collegium Medicum te Amsterdam" entrance fee for the Hortus Medicus, a botanical garden in Amsterdam. The front depicts a building with a crowned dome, likely representing the Collegium Medicum itself, surrounded by botanical details. The back shows the initials "G.J.B.", likely belonging to the student, with a skull and crossbones above, hinting at the connection to the medical field and the garden's emphasis on medicinal plants. This small artifact provides a glimpse into the educational practices of the 18th century, specifically the study of botany for medicinal purposes.