Inscription: William IV, Prince of Orange, Elected Stadtholder [obverse] 1747

This silver medal, created by Johann Christian Marmé in 1747, commemorates the election of William IV, Prince of Orange, as Stadtholder. The inscription in Dutch, "Op't doorpasseeren van syn hoogh: De Prince v: Orange als verkooren Stadhouder, door den raad gegeven aan de wagthebbende burgers. Den 12 May, 1747," translates to, "On the occasion of the passing of His Highness, the Prince of Orange, as elected Stadtholder, by the council given to the watchful citizens. The 12th of May, 1747." This medal provides a glimpse into the Dutch political landscape of the 18th century and the significant role of the Stadtholder, a position that combined military, executive, and legislative authority.