Bezoek van het eerste Japanse gezantschap aan ´s Rijks Munt te Utrecht 1862 1862

This 1862 commemorative medal, produced by 's Rijks Munt, celebrates the visit of the first Japanese delegation to the Dutch Royal Mint in Utrecht. The obverse depicts the coat of arms of the Royal Mint, while the reverse features the inscription “BEZOEK DER EERSTE GEZANTSCHAP VAN NIPPON NAAR EUROPA” (Visit of the First Japanese Delegation to Europe) in Dutch and Japanese, reflecting the historical significance of this event. The medal is a tangible reminder of the burgeoning diplomatic relations between Japan and the Netherlands during this period.