Korenmeters- en -zettersgilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van Bernardus Koster 1778

This small, 3.9 cm diameter, bronze medal was created in 1778 by an unknown artist. It is a guild medal for Bernardus Koster, a member of the Korenmeters- en -zettersgilde van Amsterdam. The obverse shows a stylized representation of the guild's emblem, likely a ship, with a crown above it. The reverse side shows a dedication to Bernardus Koster, and the date of September 20, 1778. Guild medals such as this are often created to commemorate important members or events.