Oude Westindische Compagnie, penning door de bewindhebbers aan directeur-generaal J. Root, geschonken 1676

This silver medal, created in 1676 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the Dutch West India Company (WIC). The obverse depicts a coat of arms, while the reverse shows a ship sailing on the waves. The inscription on the obverse mentions the company's "directors-general" and the year of its founding. This small, yet detailed piece of artwork offers a glimpse into the history and power of the WIC, an influential trading company during the Dutch Golden Age.