Inhuldiging van Koningin Wilhelmina 1898 1898

This commemorative medal, created by Dutch artist Bart van Hove in 1898, celebrates the inauguration of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. The obverse features a profile portrait of the young queen, while the reverse depicts the allegorical figure of "Holland" shaking hands with the queen, symbolizing the transfer of power. The medal, currently in the Rijksmuseum, is a small but significant work of art that captures a pivotal moment in Dutch history.