Geboorte van Willem Frederik, erfprins van Oranje-Nassau 1772

This silver medal, created by Dutch medalist Theodorus Victor van Berckel in 1772, commemorates the birth of Willem Frederik, the hereditary prince of Orange-Nassau. The obverse of the medal features a bust of the young prince, while the reverse depicts the personified Dutch Republic holding a wreath and a scepter. The medal's inscription translates to "The Republic's Happiness" and "Born the 12th of August 1772." This piece is an example of Dutch commemorative medal art from the 18th century, with its focus on celebrating significant events and individuals within the nation.