Tappers- en herbergiersgilde van Groningen, gildepenning van H. Bruins 1806

This small, circular, leaden medal, created in 1806 by an anonymous artist, is a guild token for the Tappers- en herbergiersgilde van Groningen, the guild of tapsters and innkeepers in Groningen. The obverse depicts a drinking horn, a jug, and a beer glass, while the reverse is inscribed “H. Bruins 1806”, likely the name of the guild member it belonged to. The token is a fascinating example of early 19th-century guild culture and a reminder of the vital role of tapsters and innkeepers in Dutch society.