Netherlands Silver Medal 1783 100th Anniversary of the Ref. old Men's and Women's Home, Amsterdam - Lagemann PR

100th Anniversary of the Reformed Old Men's and Women's Home, Amsterdam, 1783

Obverse: Allegorical figure of the city goddess of Amsterdam seated before the Diaconal Old People’s Home, holding an open book and leaning on a shield with the three Saint Andrew’s crosses. Behind her, the façade of the institution founded in 1683, with a prominent obelisk marked "G". Legend above: "GESTIGT A°. 1683".

Reverse: Nine-line inscription within an oak wreath:
"EERSTE
EEUWFEEEST
VAN HET
DIACON. OUDE
VROUWE & MANNEN
HUYS:
GEVIERT DEN
23 & 24 FEBR:
1783".

Historical context:
Struck in 1783 and designed by the medallist Lagemann, this silver medal commemorates the centenary of the Reformed Diaconal Old Men’s and Women’s Home in Amsterdam, founded in 1683. The obverse shows the personification of Amsterdam before the building itself, symbolizing civic virtue and charity. These medals were likely distributed during the centenary celebrations to benefactors and notable guests.

Diameter: 34 mm
Weight: 13.9 g
Material: Silver
Artist: Lagemann
Reference: Brett Collection 3200

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