Netherlands Silver Medal 1840 50th Anniversary of the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb - By van der Kellen EF

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Netherlands – Groningen, 50th Anniversary of the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb, 1840 (Van der Kellen) – Silver

Obverse: Bust of Henri Daniël Guyot to the left, wearing academic robes. Around: “HIJ PLANTTE – NEERLAND KWEEKTE.” Below: “HENRI DANIEL GUYOT.”

Reverse: Seven-line inscription within wreath of oak and ivy, with radiant eye above:
“GOD GAF DEN WISDOM.
VIJFTIGJARIG
BESTAAN VAN HET
INSTITUUT
VOOR DOOFSTOMMEN
TE GRONINGEN
1840.”

Historical Context:
Henri Daniël Guyot (1753–1828) was the founder of the first Dutch institute for the deaf in Groningen, established in 1790. This medal was issued in 1840 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the institution he founded. Guyot, originally from Switzerland, introduced modern methods of deaf education to the Netherlands and became a leading figure in social and educational reform. The Latin-inspired motto “Hij plantte – Neerland kweekte” refers to his role as founder and the growth of the institute under Dutch care. The medal was engraved by Van der Kellen and is catalogued in Dirks 563 and Forrer III, 134. While bronzed examples exist, specimens in silver are particularly rare and highly sought after.

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