's-Hertogenbosch, vroedschapspenning op het eeuwfeest van de inname van de stad 1729

Theodorus Casparus van Berckel created this silver commemorative coin for 's-Hertogenbosch, celebrating the centenary of the city's capture. The coin’s design cleverly uses a circular format to encapsulate a dual narrative of urban triumph and civic pride. The coin’s composition is divided into two distinct scenes. One side showcases a detailed cityscape, rendered with sharp lines to convey architectural precision and civic order. The reverse features heraldic symbols and figures arranged in a symmetrical pattern. The balanced layout gives a sense of stability reflecting the city's regained stature. The text encircling the images acts as both frame and text. The lettering is a semiotic code. The coin becomes an object of historical interpretation, inviting ongoing discussion about power, identity, and representation.