Inhuldiging van Willem IV als markies van Vlissingen en Veere 1751

This silver medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1751, commemorates the inauguration of Willem IV as Marquis of Vlissingen and Veere. The obverse depicts a profile portrait of Willem IV, while the reverse shows a allegorical scene of the event. The medal, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the intricate detail and skill of 18th-century Dutch medal making. The inscription on the medal reads "WILLEM IV. GR. PR. D'OR. ASS. etc. MARQU. DE VLISSINGEN ET VEERE", which translates to "Willem IV, Grand Prince of Orange, etc. Marquis of Vlissingen and Veere". The medal is a testament to the craftsmanship of the Dutch medallic tradition and offers a glimpse into the historical significance of the event it celebrates.