Gedenkpenning vereerd aan de wachthebbende burgers van Amsterdam, ter herinnering aan het verblijf van Prins Willem IV te Amsterdam op 11 en 12 mei 1747

This silver medal was crafted by Johann Conrad Marmé to commemorate Prince William IV's visit to Amsterdam in May 1749. The design employs a bilateral symmetry that invites immediate visual comparison between the two sides. One side features an allegorical scene: A seated female figure, possibly representing Amsterdam, rests beneath a tree beside an altar with fire. The opposite side is dominated by an inscription detailing the event, framed by simple floral ornaments above. Marmé's incised lettering creates a textured surface that catches light, enhancing the medal's tactile appeal. The lines of the text form a structured grid, a deliberate compositional choice that contrasts with the organic forms of the tree and figures. The very structure of the medal—its form, inscription, and allegorical imagery—acts as a signifier of power and memory. While seemingly straightforward, the medal's design operates within a complex semiotic system where visual elements and textual information converge to construct a narrative of political significance.