's-Hertogenbosch, vroedschapspenning op de aanleg van de steenweg van 's-Hertogenbosch naar Eindhoven 1741

This silver coin was designed by Theodorus Everardus van Berckel to commemorate the construction of a new road from 's-Hertogenbosch to Eindhoven. The coin is physically small, yet its imagery speaks to the grand ambitions of civic improvement. Minted in silver, a precious metal, the coin testifies to the wealth required for infrastructure projects. The intricate details would have been achieved through a combination of die-striking and hand-finishing, requiring skilled labor. The coin's design links these local efforts to broader themes of progress and prosperity. The images on either side include symbolic figures and Latin inscriptions, underscoring the importance of this new transport route. The production of this coin underscores how craft and industry, art and infrastructure, were intertwined in the 18th century.