Kavel 2236

1877/1890 - Medal 'Medaille voor Verdiensten ten opzigte van 's Rijks Verzamelingen van Wetenschap en Kunst' (later: Museummedaille) by J.P.M. Menger (Zw. 411, MMW blz.146 type I) - Obv. Portrait William III right / Rev. Name beneficiary within wreath and legend - silver 51 mm 62,13 gram - aXF, reverse brushed - NB Awarded to Peter Wilhelm Janssen, director of the Deli Maatschappij 1869-1898 (tabacco), known for his charitable work, for his interest in the national collections and in gratitude for the donation of the statue of the poet Willem Hofdijk by Bart van Hove (now Rijksmuseum BK-B-62)