Intocht van Willem V, prins van Oranje-Nassau te Leeuwarden 1773

Theodororus Victor van Berckel created this silver medal in 1773 to commemorate the arrival of Willem V, Prince of Orange-Nassau, in Leeuwarden. The medal depicts a bust of the prince on the obverse side and a Latin inscription on the reverse that describes the occasion of his arrival. This small silver medal is an excellent example of commemorative art, reflecting the historical importance of the event. It is a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of the 18th century.