Gerard van Loon, ter ere van de voltooiing van zijn werk over de penningkunde 1731

This commemorative medal, created by Dutch medallist Martin Holtzhey in 1731, honors Gerard van Loon for his completion of a work on numismatics, the study of coins and medals. The obverse depicts a bust portrait of van Loon, while the reverse showcases an allegorical scene, likely alluding to the subject of his work. The medal, measuring 5.4 cm in diameter, exemplifies the artistry and historical significance of 18th-century medal making.