Oprichting van een standbeeld voor Willem I, prins van Oranje, ter ere van Willem II, koning der Nederlanden 1845

This silver medal, created in 1845 by Alfred Emile O'Hara de Nieuwerkerke, commemorates the erection of a statue honoring Willem I, Prince of Orange, in honor of King Willem II of the Netherlands. The medal's obverse displays a profile portrait of Willem II, while the reverse depicts the statue itself, showcasing Willem I on horseback, and the date 1845. This medal, a powerful symbol of the Dutch monarchy, reflects the artistic trends of the mid-19th century in its detail and symbolism.