Stichting van de beurs te Rotterdam 1736

This silver medal, created by Martin Holtzhey in 1736, commemorates the founding of the Rotterdam Stock Exchange. The obverse depicts a personification of the city of Rotterdam, seated on a throne and pointing to a cityscape, while a winged figure of Fortuna floats above. The reverse features a detailed perspective view of the newly built exchange building, highlighting its architectural grandeur. The medal serves as a testament to the city's growing economic power and importance in the 18th century, reflecting a period of significant architectural and commercial development in the Netherlands.