Gereformeerde Diakonie te Amsterdam, loodje dat behoeftige kerklidmaten bij uitdeling recht gaf op brood 1777

This small, lead token, created by the monogrammist CM in 1777, served a practical purpose. It was used in Amsterdam by the Gereformeerde Diakonie to give to needy church members. The token would entitle the bearer to a loaf of bread, providing sustenance during difficult times. The token's design features a depiction of a figure standing on a lion on one side, and a cloaked figure holding a loaf of bread on the other. This 18th-century artwork is a tangible reminder of the organization's social mission.