Silver medallion in honor of the 200th year since the founding of the Jewish orphanage in Amsterdam. Designed in 1857 by Jacob Smuel Elion.
Obverse: Woman holding a Tanach in one hand, with the second outstretched to help a pair of orphans standing under atree. Dutch text: Good Een Vader Der Weezen [G-d is the father of orphans]. Reverse: Orphanage building and text: Dia Weesshuis der Ned. Herv. Gem. Te Amsterdam [Amsterdam Orphanage].
Size: 40.25 mm.
Weight: 22 grams.
Minimal aging stains. Fine condition.