Schippersgilde te 's-Hertogenbosch, gildepenning door het gilde geschonken aan opperdeken Willem Cornelis Ackersdyck 1783 - 1784

This silver medal, created by Dutch artist Paulus van Beugen between 1783 and 1784, depicts a ship sailing on the water. The medal was commissioned by the Schippersgilde te 's-Hertogenbosch, a guild of ship owners, and awarded to Willem Cornelis Ackersdyck for his service as the guild's head. The inscription around the edge of the medal identifies the guild and reads "Schippersgilde te 's-Hertogenbosch." The medal is an example of 18th-century Dutch medallic art, showcasing the craftsmanship and detail of the period. The use of silver highlights the importance of the event and the person it commemorates.