Beleg van Groningen en inname van Coevorden 1672

This 17th century silver medal commemorates the Siege of Groningen and the capture of Coevorden in 1672. Created by an anonymous artist, the medal features an inscription on the front, "Beleg van Groningen en inname van Coevorden," detailing the historical event. The reverse side of the medal displays a stylized design, likely representing the city of Groningen, with the inscription "V.D.E.C.E.T.C.O.V.E.R.D.E.N." It is a prime example of 17th-century commemorative medal art, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of the events it commemorates. The medal is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.