Roei-, steiger- en schuitenvoerdersgilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van As. Scheerboom, ligplaats Elburger steiger 1803

This small, engraved bronze medal, created in 1803 by an anonymous artist, is a guild token of the Roei-, steiger- en schuitenvoerdersgilde van Amsterdam, a guild for boatmen in Amsterdam. The obverse, or front, depicts a boat with a sail, while the reverse, or back, is inscribed with the date, the name of the guild, and a heart pierced by a cross. This tiny token served as a form of identification and likely facilitated participation in guild activities. The simple, engraved design, typical of guild tokens, conveys a sense of functionality and belonging. The medal is a valuable piece of social history, providing insight into the guilds and daily life in Amsterdam during the early 19th century.