Opening Beurs van Berlage 1903

This commemorative medal, "Opening Beurs van Berlage," was created by F.J. Werner in 1903. The obverse of the medal features a female figure representing Amsterdam, standing on a podium with the Beurs van Berlage, a building designed by Hendrik Petrus Berlage, in the background. The date of the opening, 27 May 1903, is inscribed around the edge. The reverse of the medal features an inscription in Dutch commemorating the opening of the new stock exchange building. The medal serves as a historic record of the important event and reflects the architectural style of the era.