Afdeling Zaanlandse gemeenten van de Hollandsche Maatschappij van Landbouw, penning als eerste prijs uitgereikt aan P.H. van Gelder voor de dertig fraaiste planten in bloei 1853

This silver medal was crafted by Johannes Petrus Schouberg, awarded as a first prize to P.H. van Gelder for cultivating thirty exquisite flowering plants. Notice how the design on both sides is structured around text, which is organised within a circular format. On one side, agricultural tools and plants are arranged in a semi-circle, framing the inscription, while on the other side, the text itself forms the core image. Ribbons and wreaths are also present in each side, creating a symmetrical effect, while the precise lines and careful arrangement of elements evoke a sense of order. The medal not only celebrates individual achievement in agriculture but also embodies broader cultural values of the time, such as the importance of organisation. It further suggests a structured approach to cultivation which reflects an emerging rational and scientific attitude toward farming, indicative of the period's changing relationship with nature and agricultural production. The medal's composition reflects a desire to codify and celebrate specific activities within the agricultural sector, marking a moment of innovation and pride.