Op John Law en de actiehandel 1720

This 1720 silver medal, created by an anonymous artist, portrays John Law, a Scottish financier who established the Banque Générale in France. The medal features a depiction of Law, holding a branch with blossoms, symbolic of his financial success. It is a satirical representation of his influence on the French economy and the Mississippi Bubble, a speculative bubble of extraordinary proportions. The back of the medal features a Latin inscription critiquing Law's actions and highlighting the dangers of financial speculation. The medal is a powerful commentary on the economic events of the time, a testament to the power of money and the fragility of economic systems.