Tweehonderdenvijftigjarig bestaan van de hogeschool van Leiden 1839

This silver medal, created by David van der Kellen in 1839, commemorates the 250th anniversary of Leiden University. The obverse depicts a female figure, likely Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, holding a torch and a spear. The reverse features a laurel wreath surrounding an inscription in Latin, celebrating the anniversary. The medal, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Leiden University and its commitment to knowledge and learning.