Overlijden van Hendrik, prins der Nederlanden 1879

This bronze commemorative medal, created by Johan Philip Menger in 1879, commemorates the death of Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands. The obverse depicts a bust portrait of the prince, while the reverse features a draped female figure, possibly representing the Netherlands, standing before a pedestal adorned with the prince's coat of arms. The inscription translates to "In memory of Prince Hendrik, the son of King Willem III." This medal is a valuable historical artifact that speaks to the importance of the prince in Dutch history, and is a testament to the skill of medallic art during the 19th century.