Collegium Medicum te Utrecht, toegangspenning voor de hortus medicus voor I. Keetell 1777

This 1777 bronze medal, created by an unknown artist, was a "toegangspenning" (admission ticket) to the Hortus Medicus in Utrecht, Netherlands, and was awarded to I. Keetell. The obverse depicts a figure in the style of a Roman emperor, possibly a representation of the god Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing. The reverse features the coat of arms of the "Collegium Medicum te Utrecht" ("Medical College of Utrecht") and the initials "I. Kee." likely referring to the recipient. This small, finely crafted medal is a fascinating relic of the history of medicine and the botanical garden in Utrecht.