B.C.V. Calker

Dutch, active 18th century

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This is a photograph of a medal with an inscription. The image displays a metal roundel featuring an engraved text and a coat of arms adorned with a crown at the top. The text is centered and takes up most of the space, written in a serif typeface. The text appears to be in Dutch language, including a Roman numeral date: "MDCCLXXXII", which corresponds to 1782. The photograph distinctly shows the engravings against a plain dark background, highlighting the craftsmanship and historical significance of the object.
B.C.V. Calker, Inscription [reverse], 1782, silver, Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin, 2003.154.1.b

Inscription [reverse]

B.C.V. Calker · 1782 · silver ·  Accession ID  2003.154.1.b

This is a photograph of a commemorative medal. The medal features an engraving of three figures standing around. In the center, one figure holds a branch. The other two figures hold objects: one a shield with Dutch text, and the other with text referring to Great Britain. Above them is a cherub-like figure aiming a torch downwards. The medal is bordered by an edging, with the artist's name inscribed along the bottom edge.
B.C.V. Calker, Recognition of the Independence of the United States by Friesland [obverse], 1782, silver, Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin, 2003.154.1.a

Recognition of the Independence of the United States by Friesland [obverse]

B.C.V. Calker · 1782 · silver ·  Accession ID  2003.154.1.a