Nazien van de munt van Harderwijk 1757

This silver medal, created in 1757 by the Dutch medalist Bartholomeus van Swinderen, depicts a mounted knight on one side. The other side features the coat of arms of Harderwijk and an inscription detailing the authority that commissioned the medal. The inscription mentions the "ordinary" mint of Harderwijk and suggests the medal was created to commemorate a significant event related to the mint or the city itself. This piece is a historical artifact that offers insights into the political and economic landscape of 18th-century Harderwijk.