Opening van de spoorweg Amsterdam-Haarlem, de eerste spoorlijn in Nederland van de Hollandsche IJzeren Spoorweg Maatschappij 1839

This silver medal, created in 1839 by Pierre Wautier van de Goor, commemorates the opening of the first railway line in the Netherlands. The obverse depicts a steam locomotive, a symbol of technological advancement, while the reverse features two shields representing the cities of Amsterdam and Haarlem, connected by a ribbon. The inscription on the medal reads "Hollandsche IJzeren Spoorweg van Amsterdam naar Haarlem", highlighting the importance of this railway line for connecting the two cities. This medal is a significant piece of Dutch history, capturing a pivotal moment in the country's industrial revolution.