Nieuwjaarspenning 1751 1750

This small, silver medal, known as a "Nieuwjaarspenning," was created by Dutch medalist Johan George Holtzhey in 1750. This type of commemorative medal, often given as gifts during the New Year, typically depicts a scene or allegorical figure relevant to events of the past year. The medal’s design features a figure holding a cornucopia, representing abundance, as well as branches of laurel and palm. The inscription on the reverse suggests that the medal was likely commissioned to celebrate a period of peace and prosperity. This medal is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.