Aanvang van het jaar 1744 1743

"Aanvang van het jaar 1744" (Beginning of the Year 1744) is a silver medal created by Dutch medallist Martin Holtzhey in 1743. The medal depicts a female figure representing the Dutch Republic holding a staff and a cornucopia on one side and a sun with a bust of the Dutch stadtholder on the other. The medal commemorates the beginning of the year 1744 and serves as a testament to the craftsmanship of Dutch medal making during the 18th century.