Prijspenning van de Hollandsche Maatschappij van Wetenschappen te Haarlem 1752 1752

This silver medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1752, was awarded by the Dutch Society of Sciences in Haarlem. The obverse depicts a female figure symbolizing the society, holding a laurel wreath and standing before a cityscape with windmills, representing the city of Haarlem. The inscription "Optime Meritis" (To those who have earned the most) is engraved around the rim. The reverse side shows a woman representing Holland and a man representing the fatherland, sitting on a barrel with a ship in the background. The inscription reads "Deo et Patrie" (For God and Country). This medal is a testament to the appreciation and recognition of excellence in science and artistry.