Maatschappij tot redding van drenkelingen te Rotterdam 1809

This silver medal, created in 1809 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the Society for the Rescue of Drowning People in Rotterdam. The obverse depicts three female figures, possibly allegorical representations of Hope, Charity, and Prudence, standing before a cloud with a ray of light. The inscription on the reverse translates to "The Society for the Rescue of Drowning People in Rotterdam." This small, but significant, work of art highlights the importance of civic responsibility and the efforts made to save lives in 19th-century Rotterdam.