Penning voor de burgerwacht bij het bezoek van Willem IV aan Amsterdam 1747 1747

This silver medal, created by Johann Conrad Marmé in 1747, commemorates the visit of Willem IV, Prince of Orange, to Amsterdam. The obverse depicts a seated figure, likely representing Amsterdam, under a tree, with a burning torch on the left, symbolizing the city's loyalty and support for the prince. The reverse inscription in Dutch commemorates Willem IV's appointment as Stadholder, a position of great power and responsibility. The medal is a small, yet significant, historical artifact, providing insights into Dutch civic culture and the role of Stadholders in the 18th century.