Aanvang van het jaar 1750 1750

This silver medal, created by Dutch artist Johan George Holtzhey in 1750, commemorates the start of the year. The obverse depicts a woman holding a palm branch and resting on an altar. The inscription "S.O.M.A.Q.V.D.S.T. GRATA CALDEATI" likely refers to the person or organization the medal was made for. The reverse depicts a man holding a staff and a sword in a chariot pulled by four horses, with the inscription "GRATIE ILLVSTRIS AVROR. DIVINE LVD.DE.LARV.ERE MDCCL". The medal is a testament to the skill of Holtzhey, a renowned medallist of his time, and offers a glimpse into the artistic trends of the 18th century.